Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 2,448 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2,448 millions
Change on year
up 18.2%
World rank
35th
of 147 countries
All-time high
2,448 millions
in 2022
All-time low
262.77 millions
in 1998
Years of data
30
1990–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Bulgaria, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 2,448 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2022. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 18.2% on the previous year and up 142.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Bulgaria peaked at 2,448 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 262.77 millions, in 1998.
That places Bulgaria 35th out of 147 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 649 millions | — |
| 1991 | 681.85 millions | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 726.7 millions | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 671.9 millions | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 556.67 millions | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 355.03 millions | -36.2% |
| 1996 | 290.53 millions | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 262.77 millions | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 309.56 millions | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 362.56 millions | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 430.77 millions | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 311.4 millions | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 545.75 millions | +75.3% |
| 2006 | 617.76 millions | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 679.65 millions | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 864.74 millions | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 900.17 millions | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 961.29 millions | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 941.14 millions | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 1,008 millions | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 1,244 millions | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 1,330 millions | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 1,261 millions | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 1,346 millions | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 1,418 millions | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 1,480 millions | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 1,662 millions | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 1,735 millions | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 2,071 millions | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 2,448 millions | +18.2% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 2,448 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 2.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 2,448 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 524.31 millions | 262.77 millions | 726.7 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 558.04 millions | 309.56 millions | 900.17 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,265 millions | 941.14 millions | 1,662 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,085 millions | 1,735 millions | 2,448 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.2 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Bulgaria?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Bulgaria was 2,448 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,448 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 262.77 millions in 1998.
- How does Bulgaria rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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