Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in India
India: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 2,569 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in India, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in India is 2,569 millions, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 351.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in India peaked at 2,661 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.12 millions, in 2015.
India ranks 23rd of 156 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 345.05 millions | — |
| 2000 | 319.53 millions | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 503.73 millions | +57.6% |
| 2003 | 527.97 millions | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 468.31 millions | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 462.8 millions | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 436.81 millions | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 589.23 millions | +34.9% |
| 2010 | 568.52 millions | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 771.83 millions | +35.8% |
| 2012 | 845.27 millions | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 1,167 millions | +38.1% |
| 2015 | 11.12 millions | -99.0% |
| 2016 | 2,052 millions | +18351.1% |
| 2017 | 1,299 millions | -36.7% |
| 2018 | 2,116 millions | +62.9% |
| 2019 | 2,661 millions | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 2,569 millions | -3.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2,569 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13.59 millions, 189.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- India's 2,569 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 14.36 millions, 178.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +18351.1% | 11.12 millions | 2,052 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 345.05 millions | 345.05 millions | 345.05 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 472.63 millions | 319.53 millions | 589.23 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,277 millions | 11.12 millions | 2,661 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,569 millions | 2,569 millions | 2,569 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in India?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in India was 2,569 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,661 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.12 millions in 2015.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- India ranks 23rd out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 351.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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