Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in India
India: Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions was 10,074 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in India, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in India is 10,074 millions, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 351.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in India peaked at 10,438 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 43.63 millions, in 2015.
That places India 12th out of 146 countries with data for 2020, 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 pre-primary … constant PPP millions in India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,353 millions | — |
| 2000 | 1,253 millions | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 1,976 millions | +57.6% |
| 2003 | 2,071 millions | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 1,837 millions | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 1,815 millions | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 1,713 millions | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 2,311 millions | +34.9% |
| 2010 | 2,230 millions | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 3,027 millions | +35.8% |
| 2012 | 3,315 millions | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 4,579 millions | +38.1% |
| 2015 | 43.63 millions | -99.0% |
| 2016 | 8,050 millions | +18351.1% |
| 2017 | 5,097 millions | -36.7% |
| 2018 | 8,301 millions | +62.9% |
| 2019 | 10,438 millions | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 10,074 millions | -3.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 10,074 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 50.87 millions, 198.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- India's 10,074 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 43.22 millions, 233.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in India changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +18351.1% | 43.63 millions | 8,050 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,353 millions | 1,353 millions | 1,353 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,854 millions | 1,253 millions | 2,311 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 5,009 millions | 43.63 millions | 10,438 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 10,074 millions | 10,074 millions | 10,074 millions | 1 |
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 pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in India?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in India was 10,074 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 10,438 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.63 millions in 2015.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- India ranks 12th out of 146 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 351.8%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release