Finland vs United Kingdom: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
Finland
12,657
in 2022
United Kingdom
13,379
in 2021
Finland rank
19th
United Kingdom rank
17th
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Finland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 13,379 against 12,657 in Finland, a difference of 722.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 19th and United Kingdom ranks 17th of 122 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,200 | 5,474 | 2,727 | Finland |
| 2000s | 9,914 | 8,854 | 1,060 | Finland |
| 2010s | 12,403 | 12,814 | 411.18 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 13,068 | 13,583 | 514.65 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, Finland or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 13,379 against 12,657 in Finland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Finland and United Kingdom?
- 722, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and United Kingdom?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do Finland and United Kingdom rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
- Finland ranks 19th and United Kingdom ranks 17th of 122 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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