China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
China
254,942 millions
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
59,111 millions
in 2021
China rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
5th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 254,942 millions against 59,111 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 195,831 millions.
That makes China's figure about 4.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 148 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,691 millions | 28,368 millions | 23,677 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 13,277 millions | 36,820 millions | 23,543 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 254,942 millions against 59,111 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 195,831 millions, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1999.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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