Government expenditure on education, US$ in Netherlands
Netherlands: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 43,154 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Netherlands, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Netherlands is 43,154 millions, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Netherlands peaked at 49,391 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,374 millions, in 1970.
Netherlands ranks 14th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,374 millions | — |
| 1971 | 2,821 millions | +18.8% |
| 1972 | 3,457 millions | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 4,198 millions | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 5,528 millions | +31.7% |
| 1975 | 6,388 millions | +15.6% |
| 1976 | 6,891 millions | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 7,853 millions | +14.0% |
| 1978 | 9,639 millions | +22.7% |
| 1979 | 10,942 millions | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 11,500 millions | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 9,437 millions | -17.9% |
| 1982 | 9,025 millions | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 8,441 millions | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 7,325 millions | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 7,872 millions | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 11,171 millions | +41.9% |
| 1987 | 14,453 millions | +29.4% |
| 1988 | 14,330 millions | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 16,645 millions | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 16,904 millions | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 16,817 millions | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 17,680 millions | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 20,710 millions | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 20,246 millions | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 19,888 millions | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 20,142 millions | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 19,094 millions | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 20,266 millions | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 22,665 millions | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 29,174 millions | +28.7% |
| 2004 | 33,272 millions | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 35,004 millions | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 36,990 millions | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 41,415 millions | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 47,675 millions | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 47,150 millions | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 46,468 millions | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 49,391 millions | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 45,390 millions | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 48,464 millions | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 48,638 millions | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 40,928 millions | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 42,934 millions | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 43,154 millions | +0.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 43,154 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 6.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 43,154 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 10.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,009 millions | 2,374 millions | 10,942 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,395 millions | 7,325 millions | 14,453 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 18,629 millions | 16,645 millions | 20,710 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 33,271 millions | 19,094 millions | 47,675 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,671 millions | 40,928 millions | 49,391 millions | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Netherlands?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Netherlands was 43,154 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 49,391 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,374 millions in 1970.
- How does Netherlands rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Netherlands ranks 14th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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/