Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in France
France: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 148,885 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
148,885 millions
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
5th
of 181 countries
All-time high
160,705 millions
in 2021
All-time low
5,092 millions
in 1970
Years of data
34
1970–2022
Government expenditure on education, US$ in France, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education, us$ in France stood at 148,885 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in France peaked at 160,705 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5,092 millions, in 1970.
That places France 5th out of 181 countries with data for 2022, 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, US$ (millions) (education US) in France, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,092 millions | — |
| 1971 | 5,268 millions | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 6,836 millions | +29.8% |
| 1973 | 8,541 millions | +24.9% |
| 1974 | 12,113 millions | +41.8% |
| 1975 | 15,980 millions | +31.9% |
| 1976 | 16,474 millions | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 18,197 millions | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 22,017 millions | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 26,284 millions | +19.4% |
| 1980 | 30,209 millions | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 29,120 millions | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 28,378 millions | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 27,167 millions | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 25,831 millions | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 26,836 millions | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 36,320 millions | +35.3% |
| 1987 | 43,191 millions | +18.9% |
| 1988 | 46,304 millions | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 45,688 millions | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 57,290 millions | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 61,450 millions | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 66,365 millions | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 71,824 millions | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 78,431 millions | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 92,715 millions | +18.2% |
| 1996 | 92,434 millions | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 85,496 millions | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 141,477 millions | +65.5% |
| 2018 | 150,912 millions | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 146,116 millions | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 149,839 millions | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 160,705 millions | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 148,885 millions | -7.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 148,885 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 25.6× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- France's 148,885 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 31.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,680 millions | 5,092 millions | 26,284 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,904 millions | 25,831 millions | 46,304 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,751 millions | 57,290 millions | 92,715 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 146,168 millions | 141,477 millions | 150,912 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 153,143 millions | 148,885 millions | 160,705 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.97 (2016)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.8 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in France?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in France was 148,885 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 160,705 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,092 millions in 1970.
- How does France rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- France ranks 5th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release