Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Chile
Chile: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 3,724 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
3,724 millions
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
26th
of 147 countries
All-time high
4,048 millions
in 2020
All-time low
0 millions
in 1975
Years of data
29
1975–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Chile, 1975–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Chile recorded 3,724 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 56.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Chile peaked at 4,048 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1975.
Chile ranks 26th 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 millions | — |
| 1990 | 107.67 millions | — |
| 1993 | 152.55 millions | +41.7% |
| 1994 | 191.69 millions | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 242.59 millions | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 248.23 millions | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 287.45 millions | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 384.81 millions | +33.9% |
| 2000 | 446.57 millions | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 561.39 millions | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 583.28 millions | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 605.89 millions | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 648.15 millions | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 832.42 millions | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 978.75 millions | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 1,172 millions | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 1,475 millions | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 1,729 millions | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 1,842 millions | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 2,383 millions | +29.4% |
| 2014 | 3,395 millions | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 2,620 millions | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 2,607 millions | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,380 millions | +29.6% |
| 2018 | 3,560 millions | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 3,758 millions | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 4,048 millions | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 3,502 millions | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 3,724 millions | +6.3% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 3,724 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 3.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Chile's 3,724 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 331.92 millions, 11.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 230.71 millions | 107.67 millions | 384.81 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 811.57 millions | 446.57 millions | 1,475 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,808 millions | 1,729 millions | 3,758 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,758 millions | 3,502 millions | 4,048 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More education data for Chile
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.02 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.88 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 96,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,633 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 280,113 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Chile?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Chile was 3,724 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 4,048 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1975.
- How does Chile rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Chile ranks 26th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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