Iceland vs Singapore: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
Iceland
19,376
in 2022
Singapore
18,612
in 2023
Iceland rank
5th
Singapore rank
6th
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Iceland
- Singapore
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 19,376 against 18,612 in Singapore, a difference of 764.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 5th and Singapore ranks 6th of 122 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16,674 | 9,501 | 7,173 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 17,170 | 18,415 | 1,245 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 19,025 | 21,015 | 1,991 | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, Iceland or Singapore?
- Iceland, at 19,376 against 18,612 in Singapore as of 2022.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Iceland and Singapore?
- 764, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Singapore?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Iceland and Singapore rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
- Iceland ranks 5th and Singapore ranks 6th of 122 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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