Government expenditure on education, US$ in Canada
Canada: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 85,101 millions in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Canada, 1971–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Canada is 85,101 millions, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and up 130.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Canada peaked at 85,101 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6,777 millions, in 1971.
Canada ranks 6th of 174 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, US$ in Canada, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,777 millions | — |
| 1972 | 7,560 millions | +11.6% |
| 1973 | 7,958 millions | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 8,785 millions | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 10,335 millions | +17.6% |
| 1976 | 11,683 millions | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 13,910 millions | +19.1% |
| 1978 | 15,020 millions | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 14,681 millions | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 15,762 millions | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 17,610 millions | +11.7% |
| 1982 | 19,963 millions | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 21,571 millions | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 22,626 millions | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 22,079 millions | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 22,047 millions | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 23,871 millions | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 26,639 millions | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 30,940 millions | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 33,858 millions | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 40,888 millions | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 41,325 millions | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 45,639 millions | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 38,555 millions | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 36,564 millions | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 35,984 millions | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 35,065 millions | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 36,792 millions | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 36,889 millions | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 36,898 millions | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 48,931 millions | +32.6% |
| 2007 | 62,882 millions | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 67,950 millions | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 75,174 millions | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 73,630 millions | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 85,101 millions | +15.6% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 85,101 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 13.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,745 millions | 6,777 millions | 15,020 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 22,311 millions | 15,762 millions | 30,940 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,485 millions | 33,858 millions | 45,639 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 52,216 millions | 36,792 millions | 75,174 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 79,366 millions | 73,630 millions | 85,101 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Canada?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Canada was 85,101 millions in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 85,101 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,777 millions in 1971.
- How does Canada rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Canada ranks 6th out of 174 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) 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/