Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Aruba
Aruba: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 12.28 millions in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
12.28 millions
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
108th
of 147 countries
All-time high
13.31 millions
in 2013
All-time low
5.23 millions
in 1998
Years of data
12
1998–2016
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Aruba, 1998–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Aruba stood at 12.28 millions.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Aruba peaked at 13.31 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.23 millions, in 1998.
Aruba ranks 108th of 147 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Aruba, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5.23 millions | — |
| 1999 | 6.37 millions | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 9.94 millions | +56.0% |
| 2001 | 7.93 millions | -20.3% |
| 2002 | 7.84 millions | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 9.37 millions | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 10.76 millions | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 12.61 millions | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 13.31 millions | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 12.97 millions | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 11.79 millions | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 12.28 millions | +4.2% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 12.28 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 1% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 12.28 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 331.92 millions, 4% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.8 millions | 5.23 millions | 6.37 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.17 millions | 7.84 millions | 10.76 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.59 millions | 11.79 millions | 13.31 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Aruba
- 105 Belize 16.53 millions compare
- 106 Andorra 14.95 millions compare
- 107 San Marino 12.31 millions compare
- 109 Trinidad and Tobago 10.89 millions compare
- 110 Seychelles 9.85 millions compare
- 111 Namibia 9.4 millions compare
More education data for Aruba
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,144 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 553 (2016)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.24 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 493 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,182 (2024)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 6.09 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,367 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0361 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -7.52 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Aruba?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Aruba was 12.28 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 13.31 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.23 millions in 1998.
- How does Aruba rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Aruba ranks 108th out of 147 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Aruba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release