Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 672.6 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Luxembourg, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Luxembourg stood at 672.6 millions.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Luxembourg peaked at 997.72 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.33 millions, in 1970.
Luxembourg ranks 69th 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.33 millions | — |
| 1971 | 16.42 millions | +23.2% |
| 1972 | 20.39 millions | +24.1% |
| 1973 | 26.43 millions | +29.6% |
| 1975 | 42.03 millions | +59.0% |
| 1976 | 45.28 millions | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 54.03 millions | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 117.28 millions | +117.1% |
| 1979 | 139.8 millions | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 159.15 millions | +13.8% |
| 1981 | 133.64 millions | -16.0% |
| 1982 | 154.15 millions | +15.3% |
| 1983 | 61.58 millions | -60.1% |
| 1986 | 92.24 millions | +49.8% |
| 1987 | 127.13 millions | +37.8% |
| 1988 | 140.01 millions | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 140.75 millions | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 399.47 millions | +183.8% |
| 1996 | 393.57 millions | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 623.15 millions | +58.3% |
| 2009 | 708.35 millions | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 896.02 millions | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 997.72 millions | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 790.64 millions | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 786.99 millions | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 817.06 millions | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 714.93 millions | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 672.6 millions | -5.9% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 672.6 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 52% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 672.6 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,479 millions, 45% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Luxembourg changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +183.8% | 140.75 millions | 399.47 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 52.78 millions | 13.33 millions | 139.8 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 126.08 millions | 61.58 millions | 159.15 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 396.52 millions | 393.57 millions | 399.47 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 665.75 millions | 623.15 millions | 708.35 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 810.85 millions | 672.6 millions | 997.72 millions | 7 |
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More reference data data for Luxembourg
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0209 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0065 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1381 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.099 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1147 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0353 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Luxembourg?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Luxembourg was 672.6 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 997.72 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.33 millions in 1970.
- How does Luxembourg rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Luxembourg ranks 69th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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/