Norway vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Norway
8,641 millions
in 2022
Viet Nam
8,230 millions
in 2013
Norway rank
28th
Viet Nam rank
31st
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Norway
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Norway currently reports 8,641 millions against 8,230 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 411 millions.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.
Norway ranks 28th and Viet Nam ranks 31st of 138 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,805 millions | 4,900 millions | 94.9 millions | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 5,315 millions | 6,765 millions | 1,450 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Norway or Viet Nam?
- Norway, at 8,641 millions against 8,230 millions in Viet Nam as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Norway and Viet Nam?
- 411 millions, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Norway and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Norway ranks 28th and Viet Nam ranks 31st of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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