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

Bulgaria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 552.5 millions in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
552.5 millions
World rank
43rd
of 158 countries
All-time high
573.92 millions
in 2013
All-time low
62.38 millions
in 1996
Years of data
26
1975–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Bulgaria, 1975–2017

02004006001975199620171975: 115.7 millions1978: 138.1 millions1979: 150.6 millions1980: 168.7 millions1990: 203.5 millions1991: 119.8 millions1992: 127.4 millions1993: 122.2 millions1994: 87.2 millions1995: 103.6 millions1996: 62.4 millions1998: 77.4 millions2001: 78.8 millions2002: 97.5 millions2003: 139.2 millions2004: 114.7 millions2005: 206.8 millions2006: 244.9 millions2007: 312.1 millions2008: 438.3 millions2009: 443.6 millions2010: 440.5 millions2011: 469.1 millions2012: 459.1 millions2013: 573.9 millions2017: 552.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Bulgaria is 552.5 millions, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of up 77.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Bulgaria peaked at 573.92 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 62.38 millions, in 1996.

Bulgaria ranks 43rd of 158 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 134.82 millions 115.74 millions 150.65 millions 3
1980s 168.66 millions 168.66 millions 168.66 millions 1
1990s 112.94 millions 62.38 millions 203.55 millions 8
2000s 230.65 millions 78.75 millions 443.6 millions 9
2010s 499.03 millions 440.54 millions 573.92 millions 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 40 Romania 665.21 millions compare
  2. 41 Belarus 628.55 millions compare
  3. 42 Cuba 565.53 millions compare
  4. 44 Indonesia 514.1 millions compare
  5. 45 Greece 511.89 millions compare
  6. 46 Slovakia 509.02 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places β†’

More reference data data for Bulgaria

All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Bulgaria?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Bulgaria was 552.5 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 573.92 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 62.38 millions in 1996.
How does Bulgaria rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Bulgaria ranks 43rd out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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/