Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Japan
Japan: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 2,988 millions in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Japan, 1971–1998
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 1998, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Japan stood at 2,988 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Japan peaked at 5,538 millions in 1989 and was at its lowest, 538.34 millions, in 1971.
That places Japan 20th out of 156 countries with data for 1998, 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 education, constant US$ in Japan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 538.34 millions | — |
| 1972 | 634.33 millions | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 820.46 millions | +29.3% |
| 1974 | 948.54 millions | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 1,147 millions | +20.9% |
| 1976 | 1,110 millions | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 1,120 millions | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 1,213 millions | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 1,330 millions | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 1,377 millions | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 1,375 millions | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 1,363 millions | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 1,362 millions | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 5,103 millions | +274.6% |
| 1988 | 5,293 millions | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 5,538 millions | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 2,618 millions | -52.7% |
| 1994 | 2,685 millions | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 2,764 millions | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 2,988 millions | +8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 984.6 millions | 538.34 millions | 1,330 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,059 millions | 1,362 millions | 5,538 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 2,764 millions | 2,618 millions | 2,988 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Japan
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 440,864 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Japan?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Japan was 2,988 millions in 1998, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,538 millions in 1989.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 538.34 millions in 1971.
- How does Japan rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Japan ranks 20th out of 156 countries with data for 1998.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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