Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 913.46 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 913.46 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in 2014.
The figure is down 15.4% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 1,080 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1973.
Kuwait ranks 51st of 146 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 369.86 millions | — |
| 1996 | 550.5 millions | +48.8% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 787.69 millions | — |
| 2003 | 789.91 millions | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 788.41 millions | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 785.27 millions | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 675.02 millions | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 835.41 millions | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 1,080 millions | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 913.46 millions | -15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 306.79 millions | 0 millions | 550.5 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 776.95 millions | 675.02 millions | 835.41 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 996.51 millions | 913.46 millions | 1,080 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 48 Turkmenistan 1,087 millions
- 49 New Zealand 973.76 millions compare
- 50 South Africa 931.85 millions compare
- 52 Dominican Republic 863.63 millions compare
- 53 Mongolia 860.02 millions compare
- 54 Croatia 790.94 millions compare
More education data for Kuwait
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 32,782 (2021)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 78.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 82.36 (2021)
- School enrollment, primary 82.4% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait was 913.46 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1,080 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1973.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 51st out of 146 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release