United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
65,107 millions
in 2021
United States of America
382,365 millions
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
5th
United States of America rank
2nd
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 382,365 millions against 65,107 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 317,258 millions.
That makes United States of America's figure about 5.9 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 136 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63,580 millions | 350,521 millions | 286,942 millions | United States of America |
| 2020s | 66,210 millions | 377,352 millions | 311,141 millions | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 382,365 millions against 65,107 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 317,258 millions, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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