Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student was 5,598 Euro in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
5,598 Euro
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
23rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
9,042 Euro
in 2012
All-time low
4,978 Euro
in 2018
Years of data
10
2012–2021
Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom, 2012–2021
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 5,598 Euro for annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in 2021.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom peaked at 9,042 Euro in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4,978 Euro, in 2018.
United Kingdom ranks 23rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9,042 Euro | — |
| 2013 | 7,104 Euro | -21.4% |
| 2014 | 8,466 Euro | +19.2% |
| 2015 | 8,694 Euro | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 6,836 Euro | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 6,390 Euro | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 4,978 Euro | -22.1% |
| 2019 | 5,170 Euro | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 5,201 Euro | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 5,598 Euro | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,085 Euro | 4,978 Euro | 9,042 Euro | 8 |
| 2020s | 5,400 Euro | 5,201 Euro | 5,598 Euro | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More education data for United Kingdom
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.37 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.0164 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0346 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.49 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.0369 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0364 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.49 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 281,128 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.4388 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom?
- Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student in United Kingdom was 5,598 Euro in 2021, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 9,042 Euro in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,978 Euro in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student?
- United Kingdom ranks 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Annual expenditure on educational institutions per pupil/student based on FTE, by education level and programme orientation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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