Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Expenditure on public and private educational institutions

Sweden
8,571
in 2011
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
7,914
in 2011
Sweden rank
8th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
11th

Expenditure on public and private educational institutions over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 8,571 against 7,914 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 657.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Sweden ahead.

Sweden ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 37 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 5,738 4,482 1,256 Sweden
2000s 7,132 6,621 510.99 Sweden
2010s 8,432 7,948 484.5 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on public and private educational institutions, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Sweden, at 8,571 against 7,914 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2011.
What is the difference in expenditure on public and private educational institutions between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
657, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
13 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2011.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for expenditure on public and private educational institutions?
Sweden ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on public and private educational institutions (1995-2011). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure on public and private educational institutions (1995-2011)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 468 data points, 1995–2011
Last refreshed