Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Austria

Austria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 2,113 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
2,113 millions
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
23rd
of 158 countries
All-time high
2,466 millions
in 2011
All-time low
3.77 millions
in 1970
Years of data
46
1970–2017

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

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2017, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria stood at 2,113 millions.

That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria peaked at 2,466 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.77 millions, in 1970.

That places Austria 23rd out of 158 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 pre-primary education, US$ in Austria, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Austria, 1970 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1970 3.77 millions —
1971 4.72 millions +25.1%
1972 6.63 millions +40.6%
1973 11.65 millions +75.6%
1974 17.65 millions +51.5%
1975 23.82 millions +35.0%
1976 138.19 millions +480.1%
1977 170.07 millions +23.1%
1978 201.42 millions +18.4%
1979 241.78 millions +20.0%
1980 259.21 millions +7.2%
1981 233.22 millions -10.0%
1982 236.62 millions +1.5%
1983 237.44 millions +0.3%
1984 217.41 millions -8.4%
1985 221.68 millions +2.0%
1986 328.52 millions +48.2%
1987 411.24 millions +25.2%
1988 416.38 millions +1.2%
1989 413.78 millions -0.6%
1990 511.7 millions +23.7%
1991 570.49 millions +11.5%
1992 672.41 millions +17.9%
1993 750.55 millions +11.6%
1995 980.17 millions +30.6%
1996 993.58 millions +1.4%
1998 1,051 millions +5.8%
1999 972.39 millions -7.5%
2000 838.69 millions -13.7%
2001 824.27 millions -1.7%
2002 914.48 millions +10.9%
2003 1,058 millions +15.7%
2004 1,166 millions +10.2%
2005 1,230 millions +5.5%
2006 1,290 millions +4.9%
2007 1,517 millions +17.5%
2008 1,891 millions +24.7%
2009 2,105 millions +11.3%
2010 2,307 millions +9.6%
2011 2,466 millions +6.9%
2012 1,862 millions -24.5%
2013 2,003 millions +7.6%
2014 2,112 millions +5.4%
2015 1,836 millions -13.0%
2016 1,972 millions +7.4%
2017 2,113 millions +7.2%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 2,113 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 510.46 millions, 4.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 2,113 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 509.02 millions, 4.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Austria 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
1976 +480.1% 23.82 millions 138.19 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 81.97 millions 3.77 millions 241.78 millions 10
1980s 297.55 millions 217.41 millions 416.38 millions 10
1990s 812.79 millions 511.7 millions 1,051 millions 8
2000s 1,283 millions 824.27 millions 2,105 millions 10
2010s 2,084 millions 1,836 millions 2,466 millions 8

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 20 Switzerland 2,806 millions compare
  2. 21 Denmark 2,732 millions compare
  3. 22 Venezuela 2,622 millions compare
  4. 24 Chile 2,072 millions compare
  5. 25 Finland 1,819 millions compare
  6. 26 Vietnam 1,522 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria was 2,113 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 2,466 millions in 2011.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 3.77 millions in 1970.
How does Austria rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Austria ranks 23rd out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,075 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$ (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/