CSO - Central Statistics Office Ireland

09/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2026 04:22

Educational Attainment Thematic Report 2025

Highest level of education attained by persons aged 25-64 years

Primary only or no formal education - 3%
Secondary education only - 26%
Post leaving certificate - 13%
Third level education - 58%

Primary only or no formal education: Border - 5%, South-West - 2%
Secondary education only: Midlands - 37%, Dublin - 21%

2025 Percentage of persons with third level education

EU-27 Average - 37%
Ireland - 59%

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