Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 7,409 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Norway, 1972–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Norway is 7,409 millions, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Norway peaked at 8,741 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 528.07 millions, in 1972.
That places Norway 22nd 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 528.07 millions | — |
| 1973 | 650.39 millions | +23.2% |
| 1974 | 757.26 millions | +16.4% |
| 1975 | 952.96 millions | +25.8% |
| 1976 | 1,062 millions | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 1,220 millions | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 1,405 millions | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 1,765 millions | +25.7% |
| 1981 | 1,682 millions | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 1,678 millions | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 1,611 millions | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 1,522 millions | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 1,542 millions | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 1,950 millions | +26.5% |
| 1987 | 2,449 millions | +25.6% |
| 1988 | 2,650 millions | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 2,746 millions | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 2,914 millions | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 2,953 millions | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 3,147 millions | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 3,122 millions | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 3,625 millions | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 3,786 millions | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 4,595 millions | +21.4% |
| 1998 | 2,989 millions | -35.0% |
| 2002 | 3,704 millions | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 4,520 millions | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 4,874 millions | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 5,306 millions | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 5,656 millions | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 6,550 millions | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 7,325 millions | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 7,148 millions | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 7,713 millions | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 8,348 millions | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 8,278 millions | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 8,741 millions | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 8,291 millions | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 6,927 millions | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 6,764 millions | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 7,409 millions | +9.5% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 7,409 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 5.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Norway's 7,409 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,479 millions, 5.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 939.49 millions | 528.07 millions | 1,405 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,960 millions | 1,522 millions | 2,746 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,391 millions | 2,914 millions | 4,595 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,635 millions | 3,704 millions | 7,325 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 7,809 millions | 6,764 millions | 8,741 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More reference data data for Norway
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3703 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3621 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3366 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Norway?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Norway was 7,409 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 8,741 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 528.07 millions in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Norway ranks 22nd out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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/