China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
China
712,020 millions
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
161,592 millions
in 2021
China rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 712,020 millions against 161,592 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 550,428 millions.
That makes China's figure about 4.4 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 174 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,056 millions | 64,419 millions | 59,363 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1980s | 13,067 millions | 65,492 millions | 52,425 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 37,923 millions | 81,956 millions | 44,033 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 712,020 millions against 161,592 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 550,428 millions, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1999.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release