Educational Attainment Thematic Report 2026
Highest level of education attained by persons aged 25 - 64 years
Primary only or no formal education - 3%
Secondary education only - 25%
Post leaving certificate - 13%
Third level education - 59%
Primary only or no formal education: Border - 5%, Dublin - 2%
Secondary education only: Midlands - 34%, Dublin - 20%
2025 Percentage of persons with third level education
EU27 Average - 37%
Ireland - 59%
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