Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Denmark
Denmark: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 1,630 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Denmark, 1977–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1,630 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Denmark peaked at 4,284 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1977.
That places Denmark 32nd out of 156 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 … US constant millions in Denmark, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 390.7 millions | — |
| 1991 | 357.23 millions | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 1,843 millions | +415.8% |
| 1994 | 1,788 millions | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 2,025 millions | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 2,254 millions | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 2,518 millions | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 1,993 millions | -20.8% |
| 2000 | 2,032 millions | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 2,128 millions | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 2,099 millions | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 2,171 millions | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 2,331 millions | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 2,195 millions | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 1,952 millions | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 2,117 millions | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 2,107 millions | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 2,954 millions | +40.2% |
| 2010 | 3,125 millions | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 4,284 millions | +37.1% |
| 2013 | 3,828 millions | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 1,501 millions | -60.8% |
| 2017 | 1,537 millions | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 1,566 millions | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1,630 millions | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 1,752 millions | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 1,738 millions | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,630 millions | -6.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1,630 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 723.24 millions, 2.3× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1,630 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,058 millions, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +415.8% | 357.23 millions | 1,843 millions |
| 2016 | -60.8% | 3,828 millions | 1,501 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 78.14 millions | 0 millions | 390.7 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,825 millions | 357.23 millions | 2,518 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,209 millions | 1,952 millions | 2,954 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,496 millions | 1,501 millions | 4,284 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,707 millions | 1,630 millions | 1,752 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Denmark?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Denmark was 1,630 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 4,284 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1977.
- How does Denmark rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Denmark ranks 32nd out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release