Government expenditure on education, US$ in France
France: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 141,477 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in France, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on education, us$ in France stood at 141,477 millions. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in France peaked at 141,477 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5,092 millions, in 1970.
That places France 4th out of 174 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 France, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,092 millions | — |
| 1971 | 5,268 millions | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 6,836 millions | +29.8% |
| 1973 | 8,541 millions | +24.9% |
| 1974 | 12,113 millions | +41.8% |
| 1975 | 15,980 millions | +31.9% |
| 1976 | 16,474 millions | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 18,197 millions | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 22,017 millions | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 26,284 millions | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 30,209 millions | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 29,120 millions | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 28,378 millions | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 27,167 millions | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 25,831 millions | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 26,836 millions | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 36,320 millions | +35.3% |
| 1987 | 43,191 millions | +18.9% |
| 1988 | 46,304 millions | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 45,688 millions | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 57,290 millions | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 61,450 millions | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 66,365 millions | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 71,824 millions | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 78,431 millions | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 92,715 millions | +18.2% |
| 1996 | 92,434 millions | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 85,496 millions | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 141,477 millions | +65.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 141,477 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 22.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- France's 141,477 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 33.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,680 millions | 5,092 millions | 26,284 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,904 millions | 25,831 millions | 46,304 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,751 millions | 57,290 millions | 92,715 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 141,477 millions | 141,477 millions | 141,477 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in France?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in France was 141,477 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 141,477 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,092 millions in 1970.
- How does France rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- France ranks 4th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (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/