Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 24.15 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Cambodia, 1998–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 24.15 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2014.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 665.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Cambodia peaked at 24.72 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.96 millions, in 1998.
That places Cambodia 102nd out of 147 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.96 millions | — |
| 2000 | 6.68 millions | +125.9% |
| 2001 | 3.12 millions | -53.3% |
| 2002 | 3.16 millions | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 9.2 millions | +191.6% |
| 2010 | 9.32 millions | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 11.1 millions | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 13.48 millions | +21.4% |
| 2013 | 24.72 millions | +83.5% |
| 2014 | 24.15 millions | -2.3% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 24.15 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55.29 millions, 44% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 24.15 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 927.29 millions, 3% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.96 millions | 2.96 millions | 2.96 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.54 millions | 3.12 millions | 9.2 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 16.55 millions | 9.32 millions | 24.72 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More education data for Cambodia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.4 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.31 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Cambodia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Cambodia was 24.15 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.72 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.96 millions in 1998.
- How does Cambodia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Cambodia ranks 102nd out of 147 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 665.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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