France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$

France
40,697 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
38,305 millions
in 2021
France rank
5th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th

Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

France currently reports 40,697 millions against 38,305 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2,392 millions.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 5th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 111 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 36,036 millions 31,420 millions 4,617 millions France
2020s 38,748 millions 36,884 millions 1,865 millions France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
France, at 40,697 millions against 38,305 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2,392 millions, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
5 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2021.
How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$?
France ranks 5th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
111 places, 1,517 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release