Government expenditure on education, US$ in Switzerland
Switzerland: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 34,883 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Switzerland, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 34,883 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2017.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Switzerland peaked at 35,822 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 848.07 millions, in 1970.
That places Switzerland 17th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 848.07 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1,050 millions | +23.9% |
| 1972 | 1,348 millions | +28.3% |
| 1973 | 1,940 millions | +43.9% |
| 1974 | 2,349 millions | +21.1% |
| 1975 | 2,864 millions | +21.9% |
| 1976 | 3,063 millions | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 3,288 millions | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 4,470 millions | +35.9% |
| 1979 | 4,999 millions | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 5,189 millions | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 4,711 millions | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 4,904 millions | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 5,006 millions | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 4,627 millions | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 4,633 millions | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 6,698 millions | +44.6% |
| 1987 | 8,301 millions | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 9,119 millions | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 8,622 millions | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 11,672 millions | +35.4% |
| 1991 | 12,222 millions | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 13,461 millions | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 14,794 millions | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 17,334 millions | +17.2% |
| 1996 | 16,742 millions | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 14,419 millions | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 14,177 millions | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 13,008 millions | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 13,820 millions | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 16,018 millions | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 19,494 millions | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 21,465 millions | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 21,269 millions | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 21,380 millions | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 22,495 millions | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 26,986 millions | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 27,298 millions | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 28,757 millions | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 34,768 millions | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 33,625 millions | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 34,704 millions | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 35,822 millions | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 34,675 millions | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 34,268 millions | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 34,883 millions | +1.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 34,883 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 5.6× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 34,883 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 8.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,622 millions | 848.07 millions | 4,999 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,181 millions | 4,627 millions | 9,119 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,353 millions | 11,672 millions | 17,334 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 20,323 millions | 13,008 millions | 27,298 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,938 millions | 28,757 millions | 35,822 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Switzerland?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Switzerland was 34,883 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 35,822 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 848.07 millions in 1970.
- How does Switzerland rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Switzerland ranks 17th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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/