Singapore vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on education, US$
Singapore
10,709 millions
in 2023
Viet Nam
10,219 millions
in 2018
Singapore rank
43rd
Viet Nam rank
46th
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- Singapore
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 10,709 millions against 10,219 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 490 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Singapore ahead.
Singapore ranks 43rd and Viet Nam ranks 46th of 181 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 | 5,415 millions | 4,975 millions | 440.01 millions | Singapore |
| 2010s | 8,011 millions | 8,200 millions | 188.6 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, Singapore or Viet Nam?
- Singapore, at 10,709 millions against 10,219 millions in Viet Nam as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 490 millions, with Singapore 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, us$?
- Singapore ranks 43rd and Viet Nam ranks 46th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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