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

Latvia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 248.79 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
248.79 millions
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
58th
of 158 countries
All-time high
355.06 millions
in 2013
All-time low
38.15 millions
in 1996
Years of data
21
1996–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Latvia, 1996–2017

01002003004001996200620171996: 38.2 millions1997: 46.3 millions1998: 50.2 millions1999: 49.2 millions2000: 52.3 millions2001: 52.9 millions2002: 61.5 millions2003: 77.2 millions2004: 90.5 millions2006: 131.8 millions2007: 206.6 millions2008: 285.7 millions2009: 252.2 millions2010: 203.1 millions2011: 233.2 millions2012: 318.1 millions2013: 355.1 millions2014: 268.2 millions2015: 217.7 millions2016: 222.3 millions2017: 248.8 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia is 248.79 millions, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia peaked at 355.06 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 38.15 millions, in 1996.

Latvia ranks 58th 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
1990s 45.95 millions 38.15 millions 50.18 millions 4
2000s 134.5 millions 52.27 millions 285.67 millions 9
2010s 258.31 millions 203.14 millions 355.06 millions 8

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 55 Lithuania 296.19 millions compare
  2. 56 China 292.18 millions
  3. 57 Slovenia 254.54 millions compare
  4. 59 Iceland 221.27 millions compare
  5. 60 Ireland 215.95 millions compare
  6. 61 Dominican Republic 210.6 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Latvia was 248.79 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 355.06 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 38.15 millions in 1996.
How does Latvia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Latvia ranks 58th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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/