Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions was 2,634 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Norway, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Norway is 2,634 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 21.3% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Norway peaked at 3,951 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1990.
That places Norway 34th out of 146 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Norway, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 2,649 millions | — |
| 1995 | 1,821 millions | -31.3% |
| 1996 | 1,926 millions | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 1,960 millions | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 2,047 millions | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 2,849 millions | +39.2% |
| 2000 | 2,742 millions | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 3,287 millions | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 1,144 millions | -65.2% |
| 2004 | 1,211 millions | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 1,214 millions | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 1,303 millions | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 1,418 millions | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 1,324 millions | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 1,521 millions | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 1,480 millions | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 1,614 millions | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 3,336 millions | +106.6% |
| 2013 | 3,462 millions | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 3,642 millions | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 3,266 millions | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 3,727 millions | +14.1% |
| 2017 | 3,652 millions | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 3,541 millions | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 3,749 millions | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 3,951 millions | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 3,346 millions | -15.3% |
| 2022 | 2,634 millions | -21.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 2,634 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,348 millions, 2.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Norway's 2,634 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,151 millions, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +106.6% | 1,614 millions | 3,336 millions |
| 2003 | -65.2% | 3,287 millions | 1,144 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,472 millions | 0 millions | 2,849 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,685 millions | 1,144 millions | 3,287 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,147 millions | 1,480 millions | 3,749 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,310 millions | 2,634 millions | 3,951 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Norway?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Norway was 2,634 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 3,951 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1990.
- How does Norway rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Norway ranks 34th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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