Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 3,038 millions in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Kuwait, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Kuwait is 3,038 millions, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 90.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Kuwait peaked at 3,038 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 94.47 millions, in 1971.
Kuwait ranks 72nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 94.47 millions | — |
| 1972 | 109.26 millions | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 147.03 millions | +34.6% |
| 1974 | 190.48 millions | +29.5% |
| 1975 | 277.77 millions | +45.8% |
| 1976 | 374.52 millions | +34.8% |
| 1977 | 442.38 millions | +18.1% |
| 1978 | 577.07 millions | +30.4% |
| 1979 | 531.55 millions | -7.9% |
| 1980 | 690.75 millions | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 778.73 millions | +12.7% |
| 1982 | 760.14 millions | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 1,098 millions | +44.5% |
| 1984 | 1,075 millions | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 1,087 millions | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 1,158 millions | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 1,563 millions | +35.0% |
| 1996 | 1,593 millions | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 1,758 millions | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 2,484 millions | +41.3% |
| 2002 | 2,286 millions | -8.0% |
| 2004 | 2,650 millions | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 2,816 millions | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 3,038 millions | +7.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3,038 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 52% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3,038 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,038 millions, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 304.95 millions | 94.47 millions | 577.07 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 949.64 millions | 690.75 millions | 1,158 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,638 millions | 1,563 millions | 1,758 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,655 millions | 2,286 millions | 3,038 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 69 Uzbekistan 3,199 millions
- 70 Slovenia 3,165 millions compare
- 71 Cote d'Ivoire 3,126 millions compare
- 73 Luxembourg 3,026 millions compare
- 74 Lithuania 3,021 millions compare
- 75 Angola 2,867 millions compare
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, us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Kuwait was 3,038 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,038 millions in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.47 millions in 1971.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Kuwait ranks 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.7%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release