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In Ireland, tertiary enrollment in 2022 (closest available) was 77%, indicating very high participation. The out-of-school rate in 2022 (closest available) was 1.1%, with nearly all children in school. Education spending in 2021 (closest available) was 2.9% of GDP, below the 4% UNESCO recommendation. 83.0% of adults had at least upper-secondary education in 2023, a highly educated adult population.
Secondary+ Attainment
83.0%
Bachelor's+ Attainment
41.9%
Compulsory Education
10 years
Ireland had a highly educated adult population, with 83% having completed at least upper-secondary education. Nearly all children attended school. Tertiary enrollment was very high, at 77%.