Ireland vs Norway: Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the

Ireland
88.8%
in 2024
Norway
94.3%
in 2024
Ireland rank
7th
Norway rank
5th

Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the over time

  • Ireland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 94.3% against 88.8% in Ireland, a difference of 5.5%.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 7th and Norway ranks 5th of 35 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Norway Difference Ahead
2010s 77.4% 80.5% 3.1% Norway
2020s 80.5% 92.4% 11.9% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the, Ireland or Norway?
Norway, at 94.3% against 88.8% in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the between Ireland and Norway?
5.5%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Norway?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Norway rank globally for students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the?
Ireland ranks 7th and Norway ranks 5th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in tertiary education - as % of 20-24 years old in the population
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 385 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed