Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland
Ireland: Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational was 2.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland stood at 2.6%.
That represents a change of down 18.8% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland peaked at 19.5% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2020.
Ireland ranks 43rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 17.2% | — |
| 2004 | 19.5% | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 19.0% | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 16.0% | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 15.9% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 16.9% | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 18.0% | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 12.0% | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 11.5% | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 6.5% | -43.5% |
| 2013 | 8.4% | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 8.0% | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 6.9% | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 6.3% | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | +154.5% |
| 2022 | 4.9% | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -22.4% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | -15.8% |
| 2025 | 2.6% | -18.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.1%, 43% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.7%, 46% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +154.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.5% | 15.9% | 19.5% | 7 |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 4.2% | 12.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1102 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12,444 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0079 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 893.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland?
- Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Ireland was 2.6% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.5% in 2004.
- What is the lowest distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational?
- Ireland ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational attainment level of their parents and income group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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