Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant 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 not specified by level, constant 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 32,782 (2021)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 78.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 82.36 (2021)
- School enrollment, primary 82.4% (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