Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 782.96 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
782.96 millions
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
43rd
of 156 countries
All-time high
922.17 millions
in 2020
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
41
1971–2024
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Hong Kong, China, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China is 782.96 millions, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China peaked at 922.17 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places Hong Kong, China 43rd out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 US$ in Hong Kong, China, 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 | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 2.22 millions | — |
| 1984 | 5.89 millions | +165.5% |
| 1985 | 2.43 millions | -58.6% |
| 1990 | 19.98 millions | +720.8% |
| 1992 | 23.12 millions | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 24.8 millions | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 171.54 millions | +591.6% |
| 2002 | 182.81 millions | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 208.01 millions | +13.8% |
| 2004 | 220.87 millions | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 219.41 millions | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 217.27 millions | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 228.37 millions | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 293.79 millions | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 365.95 millions | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 379.25 millions | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 412.72 millions | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 431.58 millions | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 446.18 millions | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 499.67 millions | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 520.06 millions | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 554.61 millions | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 623.27 millions | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 797.04 millions | +27.9% |
| 2019 | 889.74 millions | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 922.17 millions | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 907.56 millions | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 887.5 millions | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 797.68 millions | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 782.96 millions | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.76 millions | 0 millions | 5.89 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 22.63 millions | 19.98 millions | 24.8 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 234.22 millions | 171.54 millions | 365.95 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 555.41 millions | 379.25 millions | 889.74 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 859.58 millions | 782.96 millions | 922.17 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China was 782.96 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 922.17 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 43rd out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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