Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in India
India: Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level was 89.12 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in India, 1997–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in India stood at 89.12 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.7% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in India peaked at 2,368 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
That places India 36th out of 157 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 … Government not specified level in India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 millions | — |
| 1999 | 2,368 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 | 90.43 millions | — |
| 2020 | 73.83 millions | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 89.12 millions | +20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,184 millions | 0 millions | 2,368 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 10.05 millions | 0 millions | 90.43 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 81.48 millions | 73.83 millions | 89.12 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in India?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in India was 89.12 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,368 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ 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, us$?
- India ranks 36th out of 157 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release