Singapore vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Singapore
2,766 millions
in 2023
Viet Nam
2,873 millions
in 2013
Singapore rank
40th
Viet Nam rank
39th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Singapore
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 2,873 millions against 2,766 millions in Singapore, a difference of 107 millions.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 40th and Viet Nam ranks 39th of 154 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,192 millions | 1,502 millions | 309.42 millions | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 1,583 millions | 2,280 millions | 697.09 millions | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Singapore or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 2,873 millions against 2,766 millions in Singapore as of 2013.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 107 millions, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Singapore and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Singapore ranks 40th and Viet Nam ranks 39th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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