Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 663.51 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
663.51 millions
Change on year
down 15.4%
World rank
44th
of 156 countries
All-time high
784.16 millions
in 2011
All-time low
0 millions
in 1973
Years of data
25
1973–2014
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 … US constant millions 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% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 663.51 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 723.24 millions, 92% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 663.51 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.65 millions, 76.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
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
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (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