Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Barbados
Barbados: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 1.01 millions in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
1.01 millions
Change on year
down 93.5%
World rank
126th
of 147 countries
All-time high
17.24 millions
in 2003
All-time low
0 millions
in 1991
Years of data
9
1991–2008
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Barbados, 1991–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2008, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Barbados stood at 1.01 millions.
The figure is down 93.5% on the previous year and down 88.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Barbados peaked at 17.24 millions in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1991.
Barbados ranks 126th of 147 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Barbados, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1999 | 8.42 millions | — |
| 2000 | 10.77 millions | +27.9% |
| 2001 | 15.78 millions | +46.5% |
| 2002 | 15.75 millions | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 17.24 millions | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 15.08 millions | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 15.53 millions | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 1.01 millions | -93.5% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 1.01 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 0% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 1.01 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 331.92 millions, 0% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.21 millions | 0 millions | 8.42 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.02 millions | 1.01 millions | 17.24 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 123 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.24 millions compare
- 124 Guinea 1.13 millions compare
- 125 Central African Republic 1.07 millions compare
- 127 Cape Verde 0.986 millions
- 128 Lesotho 0.9696 millions compare
- 129 Dominica 0.5727 millions compare
More education data for Barbados
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 82.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.4 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Barbados?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Barbados was 1.01 millions in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 17.24 millions in 2003.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1991.
- How does Barbados rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Barbados ranks 126th out of 147 countries with data for 2008.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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