Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Sweden
Sweden: Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions was 7,400 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Sweden, 1979–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Sweden stood at 7,400 millions.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Sweden peaked at 8,128 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1979.
That places Sweden 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2022, 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 8.63 millions | — |
| 1995 | 1,616 millions | +18626.9% |
| 1996 | 1,937 millions | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 2,160 millions | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 2,211 millions | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 2,008 millions | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 1,983 millions | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 2,222 millions | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 2,194 millions | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 2,370 millions | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 2,618 millions | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 3,018 millions | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 3,132 millions | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 3,458 millions | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 3,576 millions | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 3,722 millions | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 3,863 millions | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 7,031 millions | +82.0% |
| 2013 | 7,409 millions | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 7,628 millions | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 7,873 millions | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 8,128 millions | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 7,867 millions | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 8,022 millions | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 7,564 millions | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 7,585 millions | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,583 millions | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 7,400 millions | -2.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 7,400 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,348 millions, 5.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 7,400 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,151 millions, 3.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +18626.9% | 8.63 millions | 1,616 millions |
| 2012 | +82.0% | 3,863 millions | 7,031 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,586 millions | 8.63 millions | 2,211 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,658 millions | 1,983 millions | 3,576 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,911 millions | 3,722 millions | 8,128 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,522 millions | 7,400 millions | 7,585 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More education data for Sweden
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.43 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.43 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Sweden?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Sweden was 7,400 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 8,128 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1979.
- How does Sweden rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Sweden ranks 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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