Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland
Ireland: Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level was 12.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 12.2% for pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 36.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland peaked at 19.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.
Ireland ranks 19th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 4.1% | — |
| 2018 | 18.3% | +346.3% |
| 2019 | 19.3% | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 11.5% | -40.4% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | -23.5% |
| 2022 | 9.8% | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 11.7% | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 12.2% | +4.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 12.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.9%, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 12.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.8%, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.0% | 0.0% | 19.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 8.8% | 12.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More population data for Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 76.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 217,052 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland?
- Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level in Ireland was 12.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level?
- Ireland ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pupils in early childhood and primary education by education level and age - as % of corresponding age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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