Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France
France: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 30,026 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France stood at 30,026 millions. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France peaked at 30,026 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,096 millions, in 1971.
That places France 5th out of 151 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,109 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1,096 millions | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 1,288 millions | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 1,613 millions | +25.2% |
| 1974 | 3,098 millions | +92.0% |
| 1975 | 4,048 millions | +30.7% |
| 1976 | 4,095 millions | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 4,477 millions | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 5,424 millions | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 6,451 millions | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 7,415 millions | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 7,078 millions | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 6,771 millions | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 6,193 millions | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 5,852 millions | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 5,960 millions | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 7,660 millions | +28.5% |
| 1987 | 9,073 millions | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 9,672 millions | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 9,375 millions | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 11,552 millions | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 11,767 millions | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 12,608 millions | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 14,368 millions | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 15,866 millions | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 18,234 millions | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 18,174 millions | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 30,026 millions | +65.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 30,026 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 23.2× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- France's 30,026 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,479 millions, 20.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,270 millions | 1,096 millions | 6,451 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,505 millions | 5,852 millions | 9,672 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,653 millions | 11,552 millions | 18,234 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 30,026 millions | 30,026 millions | 30,026 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France was 30,026 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 30,026 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,096 millions in 1971.
- How does France rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- France ranks 5th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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/