Government expenditure on education, US$ in India
India: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 70,267 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in India, 1997–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2013, government expenditure on education, us$ in India stood at 70,267 millions.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 277.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in India peaked at 70,506 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13,979 millions, in 1997.
That places India 9th out of 174 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,813 millions | 13,979 millions | 18,604 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 24,420 millions | 18,607 millions | 39,303 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 62,427 millions | 45,325 millions | 70,506 millions | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in India?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in India was 70,267 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 70,506 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,979 millions in 1997.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- India ranks 9th out of 174 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 277.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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/