Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Hungary

Hungary: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ was 616.14 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
616.14 millions
Change on year
up 128.5%
World rank
15th
of 154 countries
All-time high
616.14 millions
in 2017
All-time low
28.13 millions
in 1996
Years of data
22
1995–2017

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Hungary, 1995–2017

02004006001995200620171995: 28.7 millions1996: 28.1 millions1998: 52.9 millions1999: 52.9 millions2000: 71.3 millions2001: 105.1 millions2002: 135.5 millions2003: 158.6 millions2004: 168.2 millions2005: 220.8 millions2006: 282.6 millions2007: 296.6 millions2008: 406.1 millions2009: 241 millions2010: 333.9 millions2011: 357.2 millions2012: 270.3 millions2013: 319.8 millions2014: 357.9 millions2015: 403.5 millions2016: 269.6 millions2017: 616.1 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Hungary is 616.14 millions, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 128.5% on the previous year and up 107.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Hungary peaked at 616.14 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 28.13 millions, in 1996.

Hungary ranks 15th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions) in Hungary, 1995 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1995 28.73 millions —
1996 28.13 millions -2.1%
1998 52.91 millions +88.1%
1999 52.87 millions -0.1%
2000 71.3 millions +34.8%
2001 105.09 millions +47.4%
2002 135.46 millions +28.9%
2003 158.59 millions +17.1%
2004 168.18 millions +6.0%
2005 220.82 millions +31.3%
2006 282.64 millions +28.0%
2007 296.56 millions +4.9%
2008 406.05 millions +36.9%
2009 240.99 millions -40.6%
2010 333.88 millions +38.5%
2011 357.23 millions +7.0%
2012 270.31 millions -24.3%
2013 319.75 millions +18.3%
2014 357.86 millions +11.9%
2015 403.52 millions +12.8%
2016 269.63 millions -33.2%
2017 616.14 millions +128.5%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 616.14 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.97 millions, 313.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 40.66 millions 28.13 millions 52.91 millions 4
2000s 208.57 millions 71.3 millions 406.05 millions 10
2010s 366.04 millions 269.63 millions 616.14 millions 8

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 12 Romania 809.05 millions compare
  2. 13 Singapore 717.65 millions compare
  3. 14 Belgium 634.16 millions compare
  4. 16 Democratic Republic of Congo 593.85 millions compare
  5. 17 Switzerland 566 millions compare
  6. 18 Pakistan 415.48 millions compare

See the full ranking of 154 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Hungary?
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Hungary was 616.14 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 616.14 millions in 2017.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 28.13 millions in 1996.
How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
Hungary ranks 15th out of 154 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 107.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
154 places, 2,349 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) not specified by level in millions US$ (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 US$. 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/