Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 663.51 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait is 663.51 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait peaked at 784.16 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1973.
Kuwait ranks 44th of 156 countries on this measure, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 211.83 millions | — |
| 1975 | 100.95 millions | -52.3% |
| 1976 | 98.74 millions | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 126.85 millions | +28.5% |
| 1978 | 145.75 millions | +14.9% |
| 1979 | 146.95 millions | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 137.93 millions | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 114.93 millions | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 119.51 millions | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 174.06 millions | +45.6% |
| 1984 | 171.63 millions | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 180.66 millions | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 209.55 millions | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 268.65 millions | +28.2% |
| 1996 | 399.87 millions | +48.8% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 572.16 millions | — |
| 2003 | 573.77 millions | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 572.67 millions | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 570.4 millions | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 490.32 millions | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 606.82 millions | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 784.16 millions | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 663.51 millions | -15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 118.72 millions | 0 millions | 211.83 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 158.33 millions | 114.93 millions | 209.55 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 222.84 millions | 0 millions | 399.87 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 564.36 millions | 490.32 millions | 606.82 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 723.84 millions | 663.51 millions | 784.16 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 41 Slovak Republic 859.29 millions compare
- 42 Belarus 846.38 millions compare
- 43 Hong Kong, China 782.96 millions compare
- 45 Greece 660.07 millions compare
- 46 Lithuania 636.13 millions compare
- 47 Puerto Rico 565.45 millions compare
More education data for Kuwait
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 32,782 (2021)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 78.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 82.36 (2021)
- School enrollment, primary 82.4% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait was 663.51 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 784.16 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1973.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Kuwait ranks 44th out of 156 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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