Hong Kong, China vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Hong Kong, China
3,436 millions
in 2024
Viet Nam
2,873 millions
in 2013
Hong Kong, China rank
36th
Viet Nam rank
39th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 3,436 millions against 2,873 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 563 millions.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.2 times Viet Nam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Hong Kong, China ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 36th and Viet Nam ranks 39th of 154 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,522 millions | 1,502 millions | 20.7 millions | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 1,634 millions | 2,280 millions | 646.69 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Hong Kong, China or Viet Nam?
- Hong Kong, China, at 3,436 millions against 2,873 millions in Viet Nam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Hong Kong, China and Viet Nam?
- 563 millions, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 36th and Viet Nam ranks 39th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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