Hong Kong, China vs Singapore: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Hong Kong, China
4,691 millions
in 2024
Singapore
4,384 millions
in 2023
Hong Kong, China rank
42nd
Singapore rank
45th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Singapore
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 4,691 millions against 4,384 millions in Singapore, a difference of 307 millions.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.1 times Singapore's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Hong Kong, China ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 42nd and Singapore ranks 45th of 136 countries.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,847 millions | 2,854 millions | 6.99 millions | Singapore |
| 2010s | 3,337 millions | 4,056 millions | 719.38 millions | Singapore |
| 2020s | 4,630 millions | 4,784 millions | 153.79 millions | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Hong Kong, China or Singapore?
- Hong Kong, China, at 4,691 millions against 4,384 millions in Singapore as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Hong Kong, China and Singapore?
- 307 millions, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Singapore?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Singapore rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 42nd and Singapore ranks 45th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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