Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Ireland

Ireland: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 74.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
74.3%
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
13th
of 42 countries
All-time high
86.8%
in 2019
All-time low
57.8%
in 2017
Years of data
7
2015–2021

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Ireland, 2015–2021

0204060802015201820212015: 69.2 Percentage2016: 64.3 Percentage2017: 57.8 Percentage2018: 82.5 Percentage2019: 86.8 Percentage2020: 82.1 Percentage2021: 74.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 74.3% for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.

Ireland ranks 13th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) in Ireland, 2015 to 2021.
Year Percentage Change
2015 69.2%
2016 64.3% -7.1%
2017 57.8% -10.1%
2018 82.5% +42.7%
2019 86.8% +5.2%
2020 82.1% -5.4%
2021 74.3% -9.5%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 74.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.0%, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 74.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 69.3%, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 72.1% 57.8% 86.8% 5
2020s 78.2% 74.3% 82.1% 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 10 Austria 78.2% compare
  2. 11 Greece 75.0% compare
  3. 12 North Macedonia 74.4% compare
  4. 14 Denmark 73.3% compare
  5. 15 Albania 71.3% compare
  6. 16 Germany 70.4% compare
  7. 16 Latvia 70.4% compare
  8. 16 Latvia 70.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Ireland?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Ireland was 74.3% in 2021, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 86.8% in 2019.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 57.8% in 2017.
How does Ireland rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
Ireland ranks 13th out of 42 countries with data for 2021.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 451 data points, 2015–2025
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