Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Austria
Austria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 3,438 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Austria, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Austria is 3,438 millions, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 93.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Austria peaked at 3,438 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 459.26 millions, in 1990.
Austria ranks 27th of 147 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Austria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 459.26 millions | — |
| 1991 | 524.47 millions | +14.2% |
| 1992 | 575.06 millions | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 676.87 millions | +17.7% |
| 1995 | 765.41 millions | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 818.36 millions | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 1,025 millions | +25.2% |
| 1999 | 987.85 millions | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 1,003 millions | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 998.08 millions | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 1,080 millions | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 1,055 millions | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 1,069 millions | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 1,122 millions | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 1,196 millions | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 1,277 millions | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 1,511 millions | +18.4% |
| 2009 | 1,795 millions | +18.8% |
| 2010 | 2,068 millions | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 2,134 millions | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 1,781 millions | -16.5% |
| 2013 | 1,893 millions | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 1,992 millions | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 2,073 millions | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 2,294 millions | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 2,413 millions | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 2,480 millions | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 2,667 millions | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 2,857 millions | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 3,011 millions | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 3,438 millions | +14.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 3,438 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 3.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Austria's 3,438 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 728.99 millions | 459.26 millions | 1,025 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,211 millions | 998.08 millions | 1,795 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,180 millions | 1,781 millions | 2,667 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,102 millions | 2,857 millions | 3,438 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More education data for Austria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.53 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.57 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 75,436 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,699 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 141,883 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 134,270 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 706,802 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 368,502 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Austria?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Austria was 3,438 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,438 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 459.26 millions in 1990.
- How does Austria rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Austria ranks 27th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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