Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in New Zealand
New Zealand: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 879.75 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
879.75 millions
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
40th
of 156 countries
All-time high
896.55 millions
in 2020
All-time low
25.55 millions
in 1973
Years of data
33
1973–2023
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in New Zealand, 1973–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 879.75 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in 2023.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in New Zealand peaked at 896.55 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25.55 millions, in 1973.
That places New Zealand 40th out of 156 countries with data for 2023, 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 25.55 millions | — |
| 1974 | 32.02 millions | +25.3% |
| 1975 | 42.96 millions | +34.2% |
| 1976 | 62.13 millions | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 46 millions | -26.0% |
| 1978 | 52.73 millions | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 57.14 millions | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 52.47 millions | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 53.75 millions | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 57.2 millions | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 55.19 millions | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 50.53 millions | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 48.7 millions | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 74.35 millions | +52.7% |
| 1988 | 84.25 millions | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 95.24 millions | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 285.13 millions | +199.4% |
| 1995 | 273.71 millions | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 316.15 millions | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 310.76 millions | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 274.24 millions | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 206.65 millions | -24.6% |
| 2013 | 768.52 millions | +271.9% |
| 2014 | 818.76 millions | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 837.09 millions | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 850.28 millions | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 843.68 millions | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 842.6 millions | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 851.65 millions | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 896.55 millions | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 885.91 millions | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 846.68 millions | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 879.75 millions | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.5 millions | 25.55 millions | 62.13 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 63.52 millions | 48.7 millions | 95.24 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 292 millions | 273.71 millions | 316.15 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 206.65 millions | 206.65 millions | 206.65 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 830.37 millions | 768.52 millions | 851.65 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 877.22 millions | 846.68 millions | 896.55 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in New Zealand?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in New Zealand was 879.75 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 896.55 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.55 millions in 1973.
- How does New Zealand rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- New Zealand ranks 40th out of 156 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release