Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Slovenia

Slovenia: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 663.64 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
663.64 millions
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
70th
of 151 countries
All-time high
801.85 millions
in 2011
All-time low
139.01 millions
in 1991
Years of data
16
1991–2017

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Slovenia, 1991–2017

2004006008001991200420171991: 139 millions1992: 154.2 millions1993: 158.9 millions1994: 166 millions1995: 206.8 millions2001: 232.2 millions2002: 278.7 millions2003: 367.8 millions2010: 761.9 millions2011: 801.8 millions2012: 727.2 millions2013: 730.9 millions2014: 746.1 millions2015: 599.5 millions2016: 616.7 millions2017: 663.6 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2017, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Slovenia stood at 663.64 millions.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Slovenia peaked at 801.85 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 139.01 millions, in 1991.

That places Slovenia 70th out of 151 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Slovenia, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) in Slovenia, 1991 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1991 139.01 millions —
1992 154.19 millions +10.9%
1993 158.9 millions +3.1%
1994 165.97 millions +4.5%
1995 206.81 millions +24.6%
2001 232.23 millions +12.3%
2002 278.73 millions +20.0%
2003 367.84 millions +32.0%
2010 761.89 millions +107.1%
2011 801.85 millions +5.2%
2012 727.19 millions -9.3%
2013 730.85 millions +0.5%
2014 746.12 millions +2.1%
2015 599.47 millions -19.7%
2016 616.75 millions +2.9%
2017 663.64 millions +7.6%

Slovenia compared with similar countries

  • Slovenia's 663.64 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 51% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • Slovenia's 663.64 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 Slovenia 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.

YearChange FromTo
2010 +107.1% 367.84 millions 761.89 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 164.98 millions 139.01 millions 206.81 millions 5
2000s 292.94 millions 232.23 millions 367.84 millions 3
2010s 705.97 millions 599.47 millions 801.85 millions 8

Countries ranked near Slovenia

  1. 67 Uruguay 688 millions compare
  2. 68 Serbia 680.79 millions compare
  3. 69 Luxembourg 672.6 millions compare
  4. 71 Jordan 651.68 millions compare
  5. 72 Zambia 649.8 millions compare
  6. 73 Zimbabwe 571.65 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Slovenia?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Slovenia was 663.64 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Slovenia?
The highest recorded value was 801.85 millions in 2011.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Slovenia?
The lowest recorded value was 139.01 millions in 1991.
How does Slovenia rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Slovenia ranks 70th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Slovenia?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovenia 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/