Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Finland
Finland: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 3,422 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Finland, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Finland recorded 3,422 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2017.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Finland peaked at 3,727 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 224.78 millions, in 1970.
Finland ranks 33rd of 151 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Finland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 224.78 millions | — |
| 1971 | 255.82 millions | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 337.86 millions | +32.1% |
| 1973 | 458.33 millions | +35.7% |
| 1974 | 520.47 millions | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 700.77 millions | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 824.99 millions | +17.7% |
| 1979 | 756.45 millions | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 883.26 millions | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 860.17 millions | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 811.44 millions | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 800.1 millions | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 802.03 millions | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 913.62 millions | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 1,267 millions | +38.7% |
| 1987 | 1,603 millions | +26.5% |
| 1988 | 1,819 millions | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 1,908 millions | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 2,327 millions | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 2,231 millions | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 1,993 millions | -10.7% |
| 1993 | 1,708 millions | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 1,816 millions | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 2,258 millions | +24.4% |
| 1996 | 2,260 millions | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1,685 millions | -25.4% |
| 2000 | 1,536 millions | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 1,634 millions | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 1,816 millions | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 2,282 millions | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 2,596 millions | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 2,562 millions | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 2,652 millions | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 2,959 millions | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 3,379 millions | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 3,228 millions | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 3,226 millions | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,550 millions | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 3,397 millions | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 3,598 millions | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 3,727 millions | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 3,337 millions | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 3,381 millions | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 3,422 millions | +1.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 3,422 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 2.6× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Finland's 3,422 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,479 millions, 2.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 509.93 millions | 224.78 millions | 824.99 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,167 millions | 800.1 millions | 1,908 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,035 millions | 1,685 millions | 2,327 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,464 millions | 1,536 millions | 3,379 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,455 millions | 3,226 millions | 3,727 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Finland?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Finland was 3,422 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,727 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 224.78 millions in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Finland ranks 33rd out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on 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/