Hong Kong, China vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Hong Kong, China
3,436 millions
in 2024
New Zealand
3,380 millions
in 2023
Hong Kong, China rank
36th
New Zealand rank
37th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- New Zealand
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 3,436 millions against 3,380 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 56 millions.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1973 it was New Zealand ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 36th and New Zealand ranks 37th of 154 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 110.9 millions | 233.83 millions | 122.93 millions | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 220.92 millions | 362.69 millions | 141.78 millions | New Zealand |
| 1990s | 839.47 millions | 1,200 millions | 360.06 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 2,186 millions | 2,456 millions | 269.44 millions | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 3,252 millions | 3,202 millions | 50.54 millions | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Hong Kong, China or New Zealand?
- Hong Kong, China, at 3,436 millions against 3,380 millions in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Hong Kong, China and New Zealand?
- 56 millions, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and New Zealand?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong, China and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 36th and New Zealand ranks 37th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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