Australia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$
Australia
5,035 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
6,318 millions
in 2021
Australia rank
14th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
11th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ over time
- Australia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 6,318 millions against 5,035 millions in Australia, a difference of 1,283 millions.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.3 times Australia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 156 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 473.36 millions | 1,707 millions | 1,234 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 589.39 millions | 2,462 millions | 1,873 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 pre-primary education, constant us$, Australia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 6,318 millions against 5,035 millions in Australia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ between Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 1,283 millions, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1994.
- How do Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Australia ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 11th of 156 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (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