Switzerland vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Switzerland
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 8,485 millions against 8,161 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 324 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Switzerland ahead.
Switzerland ranks 26th and Viet Nam ranks 27th of 134 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Switzerland averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,301 millions | 4,892 millions | 408.8 millions | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 6,555 millions | 6,738 millions | 182.47 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Switzerland or Viet Nam?
- Switzerland, at 8,485 millions against 8,161 millions in Viet Nam as of 2017.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Switzerland and Viet Nam?
- 324 millions, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Switzerland and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Switzerland ranks 26th and Viet Nam ranks 27th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in nominal value. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to PPP$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/