Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Hungary

Hungary: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 942.38 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
942.38 millions
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
58th
of 151 countries
All-time high
1,372 millions
in 2007
All-time low
74.98 millions
in 1970
Years of data
46
1970–2017

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Hungary, 1970–2017

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2017, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary stood at 942.38 millions.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary peaked at 1,372 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 74.98 millions, in 1970.

Hungary ranks 58th of 151 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.

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Hungary, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) in Hungary, 1970 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1970 74.98 millions —
1971 76.9 millions +2.6%
1972 92.03 millions +19.7%
1973 114.29 millions +24.2%
1974 132.08 millions +15.6%
1975 157.68 millions +19.4%
1976 176.62 millions +12.0%
1977 201.77 millions +14.2%
1978 257.04 millions +27.4%
1979 301.58 millions +17.3%
1980 420.18 millions +39.3%
1981 448.88 millions +6.8%
1982 487.78 millions +8.7%
1983 496.2 millions +1.7%
1984 437.38 millions -11.9%
1985 408.01 millions -6.7%
1986 472.66 millions +15.8%
1987 506.69 millions +7.2%
1988 580.73 millions +14.6%
1989 676.24 millions +16.4%
1990 802.61 millions +18.7%
1992 996.53 millions +24.2%
1993 1,003 millions +0.7%
1994 1,055 millions +5.2%
1995 463.77 millions -56.0%
1996 420.28 millions -9.4%
1998 423.22 millions +0.7%
1999 424.27 millions +0.2%
2000 438.66 millions +3.4%
2001 505.51 millions +15.2%
2002 634.02 millions +25.4%
2003 835.3 millions +31.7%
2004 1,053 millions +26.0%
2005 1,210 millions +14.9%
2006 1,193 millions -1.4%
2007 1,372 millions +15.0%
2008 1,329 millions -3.1%
2009 1,094 millions -17.7%
2010 1,114 millions +1.8%
2011 1,046 millions -6.1%
2012 930.11 millions -11.1%
2013 1,167 millions +25.5%
2014 813.41 millions -30.3%
2015 922.62 millions +13.4%
2016 962.68 millions +4.3%
2017 942.38 millions -2.1%

Hungary compared with similar countries

  • Hungary's 942.38 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 73% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • Hungary's 942.38 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,479 millions, 64% of the median. (38 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 158.5 millions 74.98 millions 301.58 millions 10
1980s 493.47 millions 408.01 millions 676.24 millions 10
1990s 698.58 millions 420.28 millions 1,055 millions 8
2000s 966.49 millions 438.66 millions 1,372 millions 10
2010s 987.27 millions 813.41 millions 1,167 millions 8

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 55 Kenya 1,177 millions compare
  2. 56 Oman 1,125 millions compare
  3. 57 Algeria 1,113 millions compare
  4. 59 Cote d'Ivoire 888.91 millions compare
  5. 60 Syria 842.73 millions compare
  6. 61 Slovakia 842.58 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Hungary was 942.38 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 1,372 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 74.98 millions in 1970.
How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Hungary ranks 58th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,967 data points, 1970–2019
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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/