Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Japan
Japan: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 54,954 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Japan, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan is 54,954 millions, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan peaked at 76,119 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,028 millions, in 1971.
That places Japan 2nd 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,028 millions | — |
| 1972 | 3,725 millions | +23.0% |
| 1973 | 5,115 millions | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 6,855 millions | +34.0% |
| 1975 | 8,852 millions | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 10,075 millions | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 11,083 millions | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 13,803 millions | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 19,882 millions | +44.0% |
| 1980 | 20,529 millions | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 21,252 millions | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 22,667 millions | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 19,777 millions | -12.8% |
| 1987 | 32,136 millions | +62.5% |
| 1988 | 38,071 millions | +18.5% |
| 1989 | 44,425 millions | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 51,061 millions | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 58,287 millions | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 62,902 millions | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 53,602 millions | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 49,491 millions | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 56,190 millions | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 59,488 millions | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 53,060 millions | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 51,278 millions | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 54,618 millions | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 57,916 millions | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 56,510 millions | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 53,501 millions | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 52,747 millions | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 66,466 millions | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 70,825 millions | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 76,119 millions | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 75,940 millions | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 61,241 millions | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 49,117 millions | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 54,954 millions | +11.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 54,954 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 42.5× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Japan's 54,954 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,488 millions, 22.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,157 millions | 3,028 millions | 19,882 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 28,408 millions | 19,777 millions | 44,425 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 55,069 millions | 49,491 millions | 62,902 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 55,034 millions | 51,278 millions | 59,488 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 64,952 millions | 49,117 millions | 76,119 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States 293,636 millions compare
- 3 United Kingdom 46,648 millions compare
- 4 Brazil 32,540 millions compare
- 5 France 30,026 millions compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan was 54,954 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 76,119 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,028 millions in 1971.
- How does Japan rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Japan ranks 2nd out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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/