Government expenditure on education, US$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 23.9 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
23.9 millions
World rank
175th
of 181 countries
All-time high
28.91 millions
in 2007
All-time low
3.9 millions
in 1987
Years of data
18
1985–2021
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1985–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2021, government expenditure on education, us$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 23.9 millions.
That represents a change of down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 28.91 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.9 millions, in 1987.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 175th out of 181 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.4 millions | — |
| 1987 | 3.9 millions | -11.3% |
| 1989 | 4.23 millions | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 4.41 millions | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 5.58 millions | +26.6% |
| 1995 | 8.08 millions | +44.8% |
| 1998 | 15.41 millions | +90.8% |
| 1999 | 13.51 millions | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 19.99 millions | +48.0% |
| 2001 | 20.28 millions | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 18.86 millions | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 17.81 millions | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 20.13 millions | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 20.97 millions | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 26.16 millions | +24.8% |
| 2007 | 28.91 millions | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 24.4 millions | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 23.9 millions | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.18 millions | 3.9 millions | 4.4 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.4 millions | 4.41 millions | 15.41 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 21.64 millions | 17.81 millions | 28.91 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 24.4 millions | 24.4 millions | 24.4 millions | 1 |
| 2020s | 23.9 millions | 23.9 millions | 23.9 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 172 Central African Republic 27.01 millions compare
- 173 Eritrea 25.76 millions compare
- 174 Comoros 24.59 millions compare
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 22.31 millions compare
- 177 Sao Tome and Principe 21.58 millions compare
- 178 Marshall Islands 19.51 millions compare
More education data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -31.43 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 39.61 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1,174 (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 23.9 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 28.91 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9 millions in 1987.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 175th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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