New Zealand vs Romania: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
New Zealand
3,741 millions
in 2023
Romania
3,248 millions
in 2022
New Zealand rank
49th
Romania rank
51st
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- New Zealand
- Romania
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3,741 millions against 3,248 millions in Romania, a difference of 493 millions.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.2 times Romania's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Romania ahead.
New Zealand ranks 49th and Romania ranks 51st of 136 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,327 millions | 4,696 millions | 2,369 millions | Romania |
| 2010s | 2,909 millions | 2,935 millions | 26.11 millions | Romania |
| 2020s | 3,531 millions | 3,310 millions | 221.06 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, New Zealand or Romania?
- New Zealand, at 3,741 millions against 3,248 millions in Romania as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between New Zealand and Romania?
- 493 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Romania?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2022.
- How do New Zealand and Romania rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- New Zealand ranks 49th and Romania ranks 51st of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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