Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India
India: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 94.45 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India, 1997–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
India recorded 94.45 millions for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in 2021.
The figure is up 20.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India peaked at 4,453 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
That places India 36th out of 154 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 millions | — |
| 1999 | 4,453 millions | — |
| 2003 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2005 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 0 millions | — |
| 2010 | 0 millions | — |
| 2011 | 0 millions | — |
| 2012 | 0 millions | — |
| 2013 | 0 millions | — |
| 2015 | 0 millions | — |
| 2016 | 0 millions | — |
| 2017 | 0 millions | — |
| 2018 | 0 millions | — |
| 2019 | 96.91 millions | — |
| 2020 | 78.33 millions | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 94.45 millions | +20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,227 millions | 0 millions | 4,453 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 10.77 millions | 0 millions | 96.91 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 86.39 millions | 78.33 millions | 94.45 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.19 million (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 111.03 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 111.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in India was 94.45 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4,453 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1997.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- India ranks 36th out of 154 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release