Government expenditure on education, US$ in Italy
Italy: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 79,354 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Italy, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy is 79,354 millions, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy peaked at 105,261 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,614 millions, in 1971.
Italy ranks 7th 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,818 millions | — |
| 1971 | 3,614 millions | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 7,654 millions | +111.8% |
| 1975 | 8,451 millions | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 8,808 millions | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 11,910 millions | +35.2% |
| 1979 | 16,392 millions | +37.6% |
| 1983 | 19,884 millions | +21.3% |
| 1984 | 20,907 millions | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 21,208 millions | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 29,809 millions | +40.6% |
| 1988 | 40,950 millions | +37.4% |
| 1993 | 50,414 millions | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 48,732 millions | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 50,730 millions | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 58,372 millions | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 56,521 millions | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 56,477 millions | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 49,083 millions | -13.1% |
| 2001 | 54,267 millions | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 56,323 millions | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 71,494 millions | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 79,075 millions | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 78,728 millions | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 88,152 millions | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 90,733 millions | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 105,261 millions | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 99,126 millions | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 92,491 millions | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 94,331 millions | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 84,652 millions | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 88,729 millions | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 87,689 millions | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 74,788 millions | -14.7% |
| 2016 | 71,577 millions | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 79,354 millions | +10.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 79,354 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 12.8× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Italy's 79,354 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 18.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +111.8% | 3,614 millions | 7,654 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,664 millions | 3,614 millions | 16,392 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 26,552 millions | 19,884 millions | 40,950 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 53,541 millions | 48,732 millions | 58,372 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 77,224 millions | 49,083 millions | 105,261 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,201 millions | 71,577 millions | 94,331 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy was 79,354 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 105,261 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,614 millions in 1971.
- How does Italy rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Italy ranks 7th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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/