India vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
India
35,963 millions
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
51,226 millions
in 2021
India rank
5th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
3rd
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- India
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 51,226 millions against 35,963 millions in India, a difference of 15,263 millions.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.4 times India's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
India ranks 5th 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 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,512 millions | 20,074 millions | 9,562 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 13,159 millions | 30,250 millions | 17,091 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 24,221 millions | 47,562 millions | 23,341 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 34,435 millions | 52,094 millions | 17,659 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$, India or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 51,226 millions against 35,963 millions in India as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 15,263 millions, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- India ranks 5th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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