Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Hungary

Hungary: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 2,466 millions in 2017. β—† Volatile

Latest (2017)
2,466 millions
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
44th
of 151 countries
All-time high
3,261 millions
in 2008
All-time low
51.22 millions
in 1970
Years of data
46
1970–2017

Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Hungary, 1970–2017

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Hungary is 2,466 millions, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Hungary peaked at 3,261 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 51.22 millions, in 1970.

Hungary ranks 44th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 98.16 millions 51.22 millions 151.99 millions 10
1980s 264.78 millions 192.91 millions 392.74 millions 10
1990s 761.25 millions 482.27 millions 1,025 millions 8
2000s 2,168 millions 930.44 millions 3,261 millions 10
2010s 2,372 millions 1,961 millions 2,776 millions 8

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 41 Kazakhstan 2,803 millions compare
  2. 42 Greece 2,747 millions compare
  3. 43 Romania 2,634 millions compare
  4. 45 Pakistan 2,421 millions compare
  5. 46 Kuwait 2,418 millions compare
  6. 47 Cuba 2,404 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places β†’

More reference data data for Hungary

All data for Hungary β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Hungary?
Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Hungary was 2,466 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 3,261 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 51.22 millions in 1970.
How does Hungary rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
Hungary ranks 44th out of 151 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Hungary?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hungary data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,965 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary 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/