Government expenditure on education, US$ in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 146,625 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in United Kingdom, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in United Kingdom is 146,625 millions, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in United Kingdom peaked at 170,230 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6,575 millions, in 1971.
United Kingdom ranks 3rd 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,575 millions | — |
| 1972 | 7,642 millions | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 9,261 millions | +21.2% |
| 1974 | 10,380 millions | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 12,922 millions | +24.5% |
| 1976 | 15,531 millions | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 14,104 millions | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 22,258 millions | +57.8% |
| 1981 | 29,877 millions | +34.2% |
| 1982 | 28,059 millions | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 26,069 millions | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 23,987 millions | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 21,201 millions | -11.6% |
| 1986 | 21,435 millions | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 26,294 millions | +22.7% |
| 1988 | 31,806 millions | +21.0% |
| 1989 | 37,544 millions | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 37,590 millions | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 45,066 millions | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 49,534 millions | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 51,486 millions | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 55,191 millions | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 58,854 millions | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 65,669 millions | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 65,957 millions | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 67,821 millions | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 68,289 millions | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 76,089 millions | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 85,738 millions | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 97,288 millions | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 119,376 millions | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 126,561 millions | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 133,376 millions | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 151,736 millions | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 148,305 millions | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 137,500 millions | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 138,496 millions | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 149,575 millions | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 155,989 millions | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 170,230 millions | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 158,926 millions | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 146,625 millions | -7.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 146,625 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 23.6× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 146,625 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,226 millions, 34.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,916 millions | 6,575 millions | 15,531 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 26,853 millions | 21,201 millions | 37,544 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,668 millions | 37,590 millions | 65,957 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 107,458 millions | 67,821 millions | 151,736 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 151,049 millions | 137,500 millions | 170,230 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in United Kingdom?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in United Kingdom was 146,625 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 170,230 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,575 millions in 1971.
- How does United Kingdom rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- United Kingdom ranks 3rd out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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/