Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 5,986 millions in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
5,986 millions
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
9th
of 158 countries
All-time high
8,837 millions
in 2007
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
42
1971–2017

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in United Kingdom, 1971–2017

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1971199420171971: 0 millions1972: 0 millions1973: 0 millions1974: 0 millions1975: 0 millions1976: 0 millions1977: 0 millions1980: 0 millions1981: 0 millions1982: 713.4 millions1983: 634.2 millions1984: 633.6 millions1985: 582.6 millions1986: 672.5 millions1987: 856.1 millions1988: 1.1k millions1989: 1.3k millions1990: 1.4k millions1991: 1.7k millions1992: 1.9k millions1994: 1.2k millions1995: 1.3k millions1996: 1.5k millions1998: 5.5k millions1999: 5.8k millions2000: 6.1k millions2001: 6.4k millions2002: 6.5k millions2003: 5.6k millions2004: 6.4k millions2005: 7.0k millions2006: 7.4k millions2007: 8.8k millions2008: 8.3k millions2009: 8.0k millions2010: 7.1k millions2011: 7.7k millions2013: 8.1k millions2014: 8.1k millions2015: 5.9k millions2016: 5.7k millions2017: 6.0k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in United Kingdom is 5,986 millions, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in United Kingdom peaked at 8,837 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.

United Kingdom ranks 9th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0 millions 0 millions 0 millions 7
1980s 643.69 millions 0 millions 1,281 millions 10
1990s 2,522 millions 1,170 millions 5,763 millions 8
2000s 7,065 millions 5,562 millions 8,837 millions 10
2010s 6,949 millions 5,730 millions 8,108 millions 7

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 6 Italy 9,277 millions compare
  2. 7 Sweden 6,543 millions compare
  3. 8 Mexico 6,254 millions compare
  4. 10 Korea 5,963 millions compare
  5. 11 Spain 5,830 millions compare
  6. 12 Japan 4,936 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 United Kingdom?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in United Kingdom was 5,986 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 8,837 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
How does United Kingdom rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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
Last refreshed

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/