New Zealand vs Ukraine: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
New Zealand
13,304 millions
in 2023
Ukraine
12,390 millions
in 2021
New Zealand rank
38th
Ukraine rank
41st
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- New Zealand
- Ukraine
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 13,304 millions against 12,390 millions in Ukraine, a difference of 914 millions.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Ukraine ahead.
New Zealand ranks 38th and Ukraine ranks 41st of 174 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,027 millions | 7,197 millions | 830.14 millions | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 7,690 millions | 6,672 millions | 1,018 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 11,666 millions | 13,368 millions | 1,703 millions | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 13,301 millions | 12,465 millions | 835.3 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, New Zealand or Ukraine?
- New Zealand, at 13,304 millions against 12,390 millions in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 914 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2021.
- How do New Zealand and Ukraine rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- New Zealand ranks 38th and Ukraine ranks 41st of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (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