United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
60,278 millions
in 2021
United States of America
341,333 millions
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
5th
United States of America rank
2nd
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 341,333 millions against 60,278 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 281,055 millions.
That makes United States of America's figure about 5.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 138 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50,204 millions | 293,800 millions | 243,596 millions | United States of America |
| 2020s | 59,105 millions | 334,678 millions | 275,573 millions | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 341,333 millions against 60,278 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 281,055 millions, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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