Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in India
India: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 452,349 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in India, 1997–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in India is 452,349 millions, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 127.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in India peaked at 452,349 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 59,070 millions, in 1997.
That places India 3rd out of 169 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 59,070 millions | — |
| 1998 | 62,782 millions | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 83,318 millions | +32.7% |
| 2000 | 90,084 millions | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 90,310 millions | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 92,161 millions | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 97,148 millions | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 106,576 millions | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 143,878 millions | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 160,883 millions | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 198,565 millions | +23.4% |
| 2012 | 217,291 millions | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 236,938 millions | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 280,318 millions | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 306,488 millions | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 335,632 millions | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 364,577 millions | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 359,754 millions | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 426,452 millions | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 452,349 millions | +6.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 452,349 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 176.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- India's 452,349 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 5,292 millions, 85.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68,390 millions | 59,070 millions | 83,318 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 103,360 millions | 90,084 millions | 143,878 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 273,383 millions | 160,883 millions | 364,577 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 439,400 millions | 426,452 millions | 452,349 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, ppp$ in India?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in India was 452,349 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 452,349 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 59,070 millions in 1997.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- India ranks 3rd out of 169 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release