Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ was 6,318 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
6,318 millions
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
11th
of 156 countries
All-time high
8,993 millions
in 2002
All-time low
0 millions
in 1971
Years of data
46
1971–2021
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in United Kingdom, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in United Kingdom is 6,318 millions, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in United Kingdom peaked at 8,993 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places United Kingdom 11th out of 156 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 1,675 millions | — |
| 1983 | 1,595 millions | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 1,747 millions | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 1,743 millions | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 1,976 millions | +13.4% |
| 1987 | 2,111 millions | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 2,231 millions | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 2,325 millions | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 2,484 millions | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 2,660 millions | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 2,791 millions | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 1,915 millions | -31.4% |
| 1995 | 2,015 millions | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 2,124 millions | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 6,992 millions | +229.1% |
| 1999 | 7,176 millions | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 7,685 millions | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 8,550 millions | +11.2% |
| 2002 | 8,993 millions | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 7,202 millions | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 7,483 millions | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 7,052 millions | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 7,287 millions | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 8,386 millions | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 7,107 millions | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 7,216 millions | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 7,429 millions | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 7,949 millions | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 7,873 millions | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,807 millions | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,311 millions | -32.0% |
| 2016 | 5,536 millions | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 6,417 millions | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 6,518 millions | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 6,554 millions | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 6,402 millions | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 6,318 millions | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,540 millions | 0 millions | 2,325 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,520 millions | 1,915 millions | 7,176 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,696 millions | 7,052 millions | 8,993 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,822 millions | 5,311 millions | 7,949 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 6,360 millions | 6,318 millions | 6,402 millions | 2 |
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More education data for United Kingdom
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.37 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.0164 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0346 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.49 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.0369 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0364 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.49 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 281,128 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.4388 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in United Kingdom?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in United Kingdom was 6,318 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8,993 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does United Kingdom rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 156 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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