Government expenditure on education … education not specified level in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on education … education not specified level was 175.13 millions in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Kuwait, 1992–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kuwait is 175.13 millions, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 734.67 millions in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
That places Kuwait 35th out of 149 countries with data for 2011, 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 … education not specified level in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 734.67 millions | — |
| 1996 | 416.55 millions | -43.3% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 122.66 millions | — |
| 2003 | 122.05 millions | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 105.22 millions | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 122.69 millions | +16.6% |
| 2006 | 85.24 millions | -30.5% |
| 2008 | 237.61 millions | +178.8% |
| 2011 | 175.13 millions | -26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 383.74 millions | 0 millions | 734.67 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 132.58 millions | 85.24 millions | 237.61 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 175.13 millions | 175.13 millions | 175.13 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, ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Kuwait was 175.13 millions in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 734.67 millions in 1992.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ 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, ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 35th out of 149 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release