Denmark vs Portugal: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Denmark
6,360 millions
in 2022
Portugal
6,388 millions
in 2022
Denmark rank
36th
Portugal rank
35th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Denmark
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 6,388 millions against 6,360 millions in Denmark, a difference of 28 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Portugal ahead.
Denmark ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 35th of 136 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,202 millions | 5,373 millions | 1,171 millions | Portugal |
| 2000s | 6,201 millions | 6,541 millions | 340.48 millions | Portugal |
| 2010s | 7,018 millions | 6,358 millions | 660.7 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 6,609 millions | 6,379 millions | 229.58 millions | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Denmark or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 6,388 millions against 6,360 millions in Denmark as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Denmark and Portugal?
- 28 millions, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Portugal?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Denmark and Portugal rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Denmark ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 35th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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