Government expenditure … pre-primary constant US millions in Greece

Greece: Government expenditure … pre-primary constant US millions was 511.89 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
511.89 millions
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
44th
of 155 countries
All-time high
538.97 millions
in 2016
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
21
1970–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Greece, 1970–2017

02004006001970199320171970: 26.7 millions1971: 0 millions1973: 42.6 millions1974: 50.2 millions1975: 53.7 millions1976: 57.2 millions1977: 71.5 millions1978: 96.6 millions1981: 119.4 millions1982: 136.8 millions1983: 138.7 millions1984: 146.1 millions1986: 164.5 millions1987: 159.8 millions1988: 161.2 millions1989: 177.8 millions1990: 185.8 millions1991: 176.1 millions2015: 524.2 millions2016: 539 millions2017: 511.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Greece is 511.89 millions, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Greece peaked at 538.97 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.

That places Greece 44th out of 155 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure … pre-primary constant US millions in Greece, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Greece, 1970 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1970 26.68 millions —
1971 0 millions -100.0%
1973 42.58 millions —
1974 50.18 millions +17.8%
1975 53.66 millions +6.9%
1976 57.22 millions +6.6%
1977 71.5 millions +25.0%
1978 96.61 millions +35.1%
1981 119.4 millions +23.6%
1982 136.75 millions +14.5%
1983 138.74 millions +1.5%
1984 146.14 millions +5.3%
1986 164.46 millions +12.5%
1987 159.81 millions -2.8%
1988 161.21 millions +0.9%
1989 177.8 millions +10.3%
1990 185.81 millions +4.5%
1991 176.14 millions -5.2%
2015 524.22 millions +197.6%
2016 538.97 millions +2.8%
2017 511.89 millions -5.0%

Greece compared with similar countries

  • Greece's 511.89 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 511.89 millions, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • Greece's 511.89 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 532.2 millions, 96% of the median. (46 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure … pre-primary constant US millions in Greece 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.

YearChange FromTo
2015 +197.6% 176.14 millions 524.22 millions
1971 -100.0% 26.68 millions 0 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 49.8 millions 0 millions 96.61 millions 8
1980s 150.54 millions 119.4 millions 177.8 millions 8
1990s 180.98 millions 176.14 millions 185.81 millions 2
2010s 525.03 millions 511.89 millions 538.97 millions 3

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 41 Belarus 628.55 millions compare
  2. 42 Kazakhstan 564.62 millions compare
  3. 43 Bulgaria 552.5 millions compare
  4. 45 Slovakia 509.02 millions compare
  5. 46 Indonesia 506.42 millions compare
  6. 47 Puerto Rico 484.65 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Greece?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Greece was 511.89 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 538.97 millions in 2016.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
How does Greece rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
Greece ranks 44th out of 155 countries with data for 2017.
Where does this Greece data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
155 places, 2,982 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on pre-primary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). 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$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. 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/