Hong Kong, China vs Philippines: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
Hong Kong, China
3,338 millions
in 2024
Philippines
3,019 millions
in 2009
Hong Kong, China rank
37th
Philippines rank
40th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Philippines
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 3,338 millions against 3,019 millions in Philippines, a difference of 319 millions.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.1 times Philippines's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Philippines ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 37th and Philippines ranks 40th of 148 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 568.58 millions | 869.29 millions | 300.71 millions | Philippines |
| 1990s | 1,033 millions | 1,984 millions | 951.73 millions | Philippines |
| 2000s | 2,038 millions | 2,619 millions | 581.47 millions | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant us$, Hong Kong, China or Philippines?
- Hong Kong, China, at 3,338 millions against 3,019 millions in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between Hong Kong, China and Philippines?
- 319 millions, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Philippines?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2009.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Philippines rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 37th and Philippines ranks 40th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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