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

Hungary: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 996.97 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
996.97 millions
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
33rd
of 158 countries
All-time high
1,079 millions
in 2008
All-time low
17.18 millions
in 1970
Years of data
46
1970–2017

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

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 996.97 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Hungary peaked at 1,079 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.18 millions, in 1970.

That places Hungary 33rd 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 Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Hungary, 1970 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1970 17.18 millions —
1971 20.55 millions +19.6%
1972 27.15 millions +32.1%
1973 36.56 millions +34.7%
1974 45.08 millions +23.3%
1975 55.19 millions +22.4%
1976 65.18 millions +18.1%
1977 75.05 millions +15.1%
1978 90.59 millions +20.7%
1979 110.24 millions +21.7%
1980 156.43 millions +41.9%
1981 153.83 millions -1.7%
1982 148.04 millions -3.8%
1983 139.77 millions -5.6%
1984 130.9 millions -6.3%
1985 144.67 millions +10.5%
1986 163.42 millions +13.0%
1987 163.29 millions -0.1%
1988 176.22 millions +7.9%
1989 199.33 millions +13.1%
1990 247.94 millions +24.4%
1991 263.95 millions +6.5%
1992 313.36 millions +18.7%
1993 333.17 millions +6.3%
1994 365.55 millions +9.7%
1995 312.98 millions -14.4%
1996 294.57 millions -5.9%
1998 324.81 millions +10.3%
1999 339.49 millions +4.5%
2000 304.03 millions -10.4%
2001 347.22 millions +14.2%
2002 471.49 millions +35.8%
2003 661.01 millions +40.2%
2004 781.84 millions +18.3%
2005 853.37 millions +9.1%
2006 844.12 millions -1.1%
2007 944.67 millions +11.9%
2008 1,079 millions +14.2%
2009 908.86 millions -15.7%
2010 899.91 millions -1.0%
2011 862.28 millions -4.2%
2012 808.72 millions -6.2%
2013 880.51 millions +8.9%
2015 944.8 millions +7.3%
2016 969.28 millions +2.6%
2017 996.97 millions +2.9%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 996.97 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 510.46 millions, 2.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 996.97 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 509.02 millions, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 54.28 millions 17.18 millions 110.24 millions 10
1980s 157.59 millions 130.9 millions 199.33 millions 10
1990s 310.65 millions 247.94 millions 365.55 millions 9
2000s 719.52 millions 304.03 millions 1,079 millions 10
2010s 908.92 millions 808.72 millions 996.97 millions 7

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 30 Czechia 1,145 millions compare
  2. 31 India 1,119 millions compare
  3. 32 Ukraine 1,061 millions compare
  4. 34 Thailand 938.98 millions compare
  5. 35 Portugal 880.57 millions compare
  6. 36 New Zealand 865.06 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Hungary?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Hungary was 996.97 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 1,079 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 17.18 millions in 1970.
How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Hungary ranks 33rd out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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/