Government expenditure on education, US$ in Denmark
Denmark: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 25,748 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Denmark, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on education, us$ in Denmark stood at 25,748 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Denmark peaked at 29,188 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,017 millions, in 1970.
That places Denmark 22nd out of 174 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Denmark, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,017 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1,220 millions | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 1,506 millions | +23.4% |
| 1973 | 1,926 millions | +27.9% |
| 1974 | 2,248 millions | +16.8% |
| 1975 | 2,717 millions | +20.9% |
| 1977 | 2,824 millions | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 3,473 millions | +23.0% |
| 1979 | 3,931 millions | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 4,204 millions | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 5,142 millions | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 6,650 millions | +29.3% |
| 1988 | 7,321 millions | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 6,563 millions | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 7,792 millions | +18.7% |
| 1993 | 11,130 millions | +42.8% |
| 1994 | 11,667 millions | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 13,822 millions | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 14,795 millions | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 14,348 millions | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 14,115 millions | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 13,271 millions | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 13,538 millions | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 14,671 millions | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 17,714 millions | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 20,632 millions | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 21,384 millions | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 21,867 millions | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 24,326 millions | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 26,417 millions | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 27,141 millions | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 27,561 millions | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 29,188 millions | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 23,678 millions | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 29,186 millions | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 26,950 millions | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 25,748 millions | -4.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 25,748 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 4.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 25,748 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 6.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,318 millions | 1,017 millions | 3,931 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,976 millions | 4,204 millions | 7,321 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 12,524 millions | 7,792 millions | 14,795 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 20,096 millions | 13,271 millions | 27,141 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,052 millions | 23,678 millions | 29,188 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Denmark?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Denmark was 25,748 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 29,188 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,017 millions in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Denmark ranks 22nd out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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/