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

Portugal: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 880.57 millions in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
880.57 millions
Change on year
up 12.3%
World rank
35th
of 158 countries
All-time high
973.97 millions
in 2014
All-time low
0 millions
in 1978
Years of data
41
1973–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Portugal, 1973–2017

02004006008001.0k1973199520171973: 0.102 millions1974: 0.219 millions1975: 0.639 millions1976: 0.779 millions1978: 0 millions1979: 0 millions1980: 0 millions1981: 10.1 millions1982: 0 millions1983: 50.3 millions1984: 0 millions1985: 10.6 millions1986: 22.4 millions1987: 37 millions1988: 50.9 millions1989: 44.2 millions1990: 61.7 millions1991: 85.5 millions1992: 104.9 millions1993: 105.7 millions1994: 113 millions1995: 135.5 millions1996: 149.7 millions1999: 336.1 millions2000: 322.3 millions2001: 363.5 millions2002: 419.7 millions2003: 623.8 millions2004: 703.7 millions2005: 739.6 millions2006: 754 millions2007: 835.5 millions2008: 931.4 millions2009: 925.8 millions2010: 932.4 millions2011: 927.6 millions2012: 829.1 millions2013: 940 millions2014: 974 millions2015: 784.4 millions2017: 880.6 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 880.57 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in 2017.

That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal peaked at 973.97 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1978.

Portugal ranks 35th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.2897 millions 0 millions 0.7788 millions 6
1980s 22.55 millions 0 millions 50.93 millions 10
1990s 136.53 millions 61.74 millions 336.12 millions 8
2000s 661.92 millions 322.29 millions 931.42 millions 10
2010s 895.43 millions 784.44 millions 973.97 millions 7

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 32 Ukraine 1,061 millions compare
  2. 33 Hungary 996.97 millions compare
  3. 34 Thailand 938.98 millions compare
  4. 36 New Zealand 865.06 millions compare
  5. 37 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 845.44 millions compare
  6. 38 Colombia 793.36 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal was 880.57 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 973.97 millions in 2014.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1978.
How does Portugal rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Portugal ranks 35th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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/