France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
France
45,476 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
60,278 millions
in 2021
France rank
8th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
5th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- France
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 60,278 millions against 45,476 millions in France, a difference of 14,802 millions.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.3 times France's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
France ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 138 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,400 millions | 14,192 millions | 1,792 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 37,076 millions | 51,601 millions | 14,525 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 42,133 millions | 59,105 millions | 16,972 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, ppp$, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 60,278 millions against 45,476 millions in France as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 14,802 millions, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2021.
- How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- France ranks 8th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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