Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Iceland

Iceland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ was 172.4 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
172.4 millions
Change on year
up 14.0%
World rank
70th
of 144 countries
All-time high
172.4 millions
in 2017
All-time low
0 millions
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Iceland, 1990–2017

0501001501990200320171990: 0 millions1993: 14.9 millions1994: 14.7 millions1995: 0 millions1996: 17.7 millions1999: 35.2 millions2000: 37.9 millions2001: 45.2 millions2002: 44.4 millions2003: 45.1 millions2004: 47 millions2005: 54.3 millions2006: 71 millions2007: 81.7 millions2008: 96.8 millions2009: 96.6 millions2010: 84.1 millions2011: 88.2 millions2012: 115.1 millions2013: 123.7 millions2014: 134.6 millions2015: 140.2 millions2016: 151.3 millions2017: 172.4 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Iceland is 172.4 millions, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 14.0% on the previous year and up 111.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Iceland peaked at 172.4 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1990.

Iceland ranks 70th of 144 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Iceland, 1990 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1990 0 millions —
1993 14.89 millions —
1994 14.71 millions -1.2%
1995 0 millions -100.0%
1996 17.72 millions —
1999 35.18 millions +98.5%
2000 37.94 millions +7.9%
2001 45.18 millions +19.1%
2002 44.39 millions -1.8%
2003 45.13 millions +1.7%
2004 46.99 millions +4.1%
2005 54.27 millions +15.5%
2006 70.95 millions +30.7%
2007 81.66 millions +15.1%
2008 96.84 millions +18.6%
2009 96.56 millions -0.3%
2010 84.07 millions -12.9%
2011 88.19 millions +4.9%
2012 115.11 millions +30.5%
2013 123.69 millions +7.5%
2014 134.61 millions +8.8%
2015 140.18 millions +4.1%
2016 151.27 millions +7.9%
2017 172.4 millions +14.0%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 172.4 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,089 millions, 16% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 172.4 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,386 millions, 12% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Iceland 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
1995 -100.0% 14.71 millions 0 millions
1999 +98.5% 17.72 millions 35.18 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.75 millions 0 millions 35.18 millions 6
2000s 61.99 millions 37.94 millions 96.84 millions 10
2010s 126.19 millions 84.07 millions 172.4 millions 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Iceland?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Iceland was 172.4 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 172.4 millions in 2017.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1990.
How does Iceland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
Iceland ranks 70th out of 144 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 111.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
144 places, 2,189 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 PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in 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 PPP$. 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/