Government expenditure on education … expenditure not specified level in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on education … expenditure not specified level was 114.12 millions in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait, 1973–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2011, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait stood at 114.12 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.0% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait peaked at 699.85 millions in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
Kuwait ranks 31st of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education … expenditure not specified level in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 248.93 millions | — |
| 1978 | 20.1 millions | -91.9% |
| 1981 | 29.19 millions | +45.2% |
| 1985 | 125.96 millions | +331.6% |
| 1986 | 134.24 millions | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 699.85 millions | +421.4% |
| 1996 | 363.44 millions | -48.1% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 96.34 millions | — |
| 2003 | 94.4 millions | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 79.8 millions | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 90.62 millions | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 61.04 millions | -32.6% |
| 2008 | 160.71 millions | +163.3% |
| 2011 | 114.12 millions | -29.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education … expenditure not specified level in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +421.4% | 134.24 millions | 699.85 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 134.51 millions | 20.1 millions | 248.93 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 96.46 millions | 29.19 millions | 134.24 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 354.43 millions | 0 millions | 699.85 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 97.15 millions | 61.04 millions | 160.71 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 114.12 millions | 114.12 millions | 114.12 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait was 114.12 millions in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 699.85 millions in 1992.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1997.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Kuwait ranks 31st out of 154 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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