Government expenditure on education, US$ in China
China: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 20,655 millions in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in China, 1971–1999
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in China is 20,655 millions, measured in 1999. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 274.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in China peaked at 20,655 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1,386 millions, in 1971.
China ranks 28th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,605 millions | 1,386 millions | 3,830 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,942 millions | 3,655 millions | 6,215 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 13,545 millions | 7,064 millions | 20,655 millions | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in China?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in China was 20,655 millions in 1999, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 20,655 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,386 millions in 1971.
- How does China rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- China ranks 28th out of 174 countries with data for 1999.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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/