Singapore vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
Singapore
10,709 millions
in 2023
Viet Nam
11,070 millions
in 2018
Singapore rank
45th
Viet Nam rank
44th
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- Singapore
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 11,070 millions against 10,709 millions in Singapore, a difference of 361 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Viet Nam ahead.
Singapore ranks 45th and Viet Nam ranks 44th of 174 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Singapore averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,177 millions | 9,018 millions | 840.95 millions | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 10,482 millions | 9,680 millions | 801.62 millions | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, Singapore or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 11,070 millions against 10,709 millions in Singapore as of 2018.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 361 millions, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
- How do Singapore and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Singapore ranks 45th and Viet Nam ranks 44th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (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