Young adults with a tertiary education
In Ireland, 66.8% of people aged 25 to 34 have completed tertiary education, against 23.0% in Romania.
In 2025, 44.8% of people aged 25 to 34 in the EU had completed tertiary education, from short-cycle tertiary courses to a doctorate. A level counts only with a qualification recognised by the national education authorities.
2025 · Eurostat data updated 30 October 2026