Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in New Zealand
New Zealand: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 3,065 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in New Zealand, 1973–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in New Zealand is 3,065 millions, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 12.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in New Zealand peaked at 3,065 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 161.22 millions, in 1973.
That places New Zealand 35th out of 151 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 161.22 millions | — |
| 1974 | 217.76 millions | +35.1% |
| 1975 | 257.05 millions | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 239.16 millions | -7.0% |
| 1977 | 237.85 millions | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 289.94 millions | +21.9% |
| 1979 | 337.63 millions | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 364.81 millions | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 380.31 millions | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 398.83 millions | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 336.05 millions | -15.7% |
| 1985 | 333.47 millions | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 385.36 millions | +15.6% |
| 1987 | 555.18 millions | +44.1% |
| 1988 | 682.39 millions | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 613.45 millions | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 786.98 millions | +28.3% |
| 1995 | 913.26 millions | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 1,200 millions | +31.3% |
| 1997 | 1,090 millions | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 2,719 millions | +149.5% |
| 2014 | 2,785 millions | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 2,959 millions | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 2,983 millions | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,065 millions | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 248.66 millions | 161.22 millions | 337.63 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 449.98 millions | 333.47 millions | 682.39 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 997.4 millions | 786.98 millions | 1,200 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,902 millions | 2,719 millions | 3,065 millions | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in New Zealand?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in New Zealand was 3,065 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3,065 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 161.22 millions in 1973.
- How does New Zealand rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- New Zealand ranks 35th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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/