Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 8,030 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 8,030 millions, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 11,430 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2021, 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 education, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 3,380 millions | — |
| 1992 | 3,548 millions | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 2,434 millions | -31.4% |
| 1995 | 2,561 millions | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 2,700 millions | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 8,886 millions | +229.1% |
| 1999 | 9,121 millions | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 9,768 millions | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 10,866 millions | +11.2% |
| 2002 | 11,430 millions | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 9,153 millions | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 9,510 millions | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 8,963 millions | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 9,261 millions | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 10,658 millions | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 9,032 millions | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 9,171 millions | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 9,442 millions | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 10,103 millions | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 10,007 millions | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 9,922 millions | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,750 millions | -32.0% |
| 2016 | 7,036 millions | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 8,156 millions | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 8,284 millions | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 8,330 millions | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 8,136 millions | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 8,030 millions | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 4,661 millions | 2,434 millions | 9,121 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 9,781 millions | 8,963 millions | 11,430 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,670 millions | 6,750 millions | 10,103 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 8,083 millions | 8,030 millions | 8,136 millions | 2 |
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More education data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 8,030 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 11,430 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th out of 146 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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