China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
China
219,842 millions
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
51,226 millions
in 2021
China rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
3rd
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 219,842 millions against 51,226 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 168,616 millions.
That makes China's figure about 4.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 148 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 | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,989 millions | 16,125 millions | 12,136 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 13,418 millions | 22,678 millions | 9,260 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 primary education, constant us$, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 219,842 millions against 51,226 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 168,616 millions, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1999.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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