Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Denmark
Denmark: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 1,875 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Denmark, 1977–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1,875 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2022.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Denmark peaked at 3,300 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1977.
That places Denmark 38th out of 147 countries with data for 2022, 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 153.24 millions | — |
| 1993 | 827.52 millions | +440.0% |
| 1994 | 820.01 millions | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 948.34 millions | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 1,080 millions | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 1,253 millions | +16.0% |
| 1999 | 997.88 millions | -20.3% |
| 2000 | 1,058 millions | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 1,133 millions | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 1,162 millions | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 1,207 millions | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 1,352 millions | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 1,294 millions | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 1,215 millions | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 1,370 millions | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 1,460 millions | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 2,116 millions | +44.9% |
| 2010 | 2,352 millions | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 3,300 millions | +40.3% |
| 2013 | 3,091 millions | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 1,283 millions | -58.5% |
| 2017 | 1,368 millions | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 1,424 millions | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 1,549 millions | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 1,758 millions | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 1,815 millions | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 1,875 millions | +3.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1,875 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 1.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1,875 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +440.0% | 153.24 millions | 827.52 millions |
| 2016 | -58.5% | 3,091 millions | 1,283 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 868.48 millions | 153.24 millions | 1,253 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,337 millions | 1,058 millions | 2,116 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,052 millions | 1,283 millions | 3,300 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,816 millions | 1,758 millions | 1,875 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Denmark?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Denmark was 1,875 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3,300 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1977.
- How does Denmark rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Denmark ranks 38th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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