Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland's education spending?▾
Ireland's education spending was 2.90% in 2021. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest education spending in Ireland?▾
Ireland's education spending peaked at 6.16% in 2009.
What was the lowest education spending in Ireland?▾
The lowest education spending in Ireland was 2.90% in 2021.
How does Ireland rank in education spending?▾
Ireland ranks 31st globally in education spending as of 2021.
What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the education spending of Ireland in 2021?▾
The education spending of Ireland in 2021 was 2.90%. This ranks 31st in the world.
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BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_ireland_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Ireland Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/education-spending-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}