Government expenditure on education, US$ in Poland

Poland: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 24,001 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
24,001 millions
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
23rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
26,907 millions
in 2008
All-time low
3,327 millions
in 1991
Years of data
25
1991–2017

Government expenditure on education, US$ in Poland, 1991–2017

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k1991200420171991: 3.3k millions1992: 4.0k millions1993: 4.0k millions1995: 6.2k millions1996: 10.0k millions1998: 8.6k millions1999: 7.8k millions2000: 8.6k millions2001: 10.2k millions2002: 10.7k millions2003: 11.6k millions2004: 13.7k millions2005: 16.6k millions2006: 17.9k millions2007: 20.9k millions2008: 26.9k millions2009: 21.9k millions2010: 24.3k millions2011: 25.5k millions2012: 24.1k millions2013: 25.9k millions2014: 26.8k millions2015: 23.0k millions2016: 21.9k millions2017: 24.0k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Poland is 24,001 millions, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of up 9.6% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Poland peaked at 26,907 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,327 millions, in 1991.

That places Poland 23rd 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 Poland, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) in Poland, 1991 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1991 3,327 millions —
1992 3,951 millions +18.7%
1993 4,017 millions +1.7%
1995 6,162 millions +53.4%
1996 10,024 millions +62.7%
1998 8,633 millions -13.9%
1999 7,808 millions -9.6%
2000 8,583 millions +9.9%
2001 10,154 millions +18.3%
2002 10,725 millions +5.6%
2003 11,598 millions +8.1%
2004 13,663 millions +17.8%
2005 16,611 millions +21.6%
2006 17,947 millions +8.0%
2007 20,888 millions +16.4%
2008 26,907 millions +28.8%
2009 21,942 millions -18.5%
2010 24,294 millions +10.7%
2011 25,490 millions +4.9%
2012 24,076 millions -5.5%
2013 25,898 millions +7.6%
2014 26,774 millions +3.4%
2015 22,982 millions -14.2%
2016 21,899 millions -4.7%
2017 24,001 millions +9.6%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 24,001 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 3.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 24,001 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 5.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6,274 millions 3,327 millions 10,024 millions 7
2000s 15,902 millions 8,583 millions 26,907 millions 10
2010s 24,427 millions 21,899 millions 26,774 millions 8

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 20 Indonesia 30,850 millions compare
  2. 21 Saudi Arabia 26,706 millions compare
  3. 22 Denmark 25,748 millions compare
  4. 24 South Africa 23,957 millions compare
  5. 25 Venezuela 22,672 millions compare
  6. 26 Austria 22,414 millions compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Poland?
Government expenditure on education, us$ in Poland was 24,001 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 26,907 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 3,327 millions in 1991.
How does Poland rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
Poland ranks 23rd out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
174 places, 3,881 data points, 1970–2019
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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/