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%