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Ireland's Youth Dropout Rate Hits 9%, Below EU Average

12/16/2025

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In 2024, Ireland reported a 9% dropout rate among young people, below the EU average of 14.2%.
Eurostat data show that Ireland has one of the lowest education dropout rates in the EU, though there is significant variation across member states.
The most common reasons for dropping out are academic difficulty and personal issues.
Ireland meets the EU target to reduce early school leaving to below 9% by 2030.

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Story summary

In 2024, Ireland reported a 9% dropout rate among young people, below the EU average of 14.2%.
Eurostat data show that Ireland has one of the lowest education dropout rates in the EU, though there is significant variation across member states.
The most common reasons for dropping out are academic difficulty and personal issues.
Ireland meets the EU target to reduce early school leaving to below 9% by 2030.