Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Estonia
Estonia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 127.53 millions in 2013. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Estonia, 1992–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 127.53 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2013.
The figure is down 13.8% on the previous year and up 131.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Estonia peaked at 156.74 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 42.96 millions, in 2001.
Estonia ranks 81st of 147 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 92.98 millions | — |
| 1993 | 101.18 millions | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 94.15 millions | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 106.63 millions | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 109.9 millions | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 113.94 millions | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 113.88 millions | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 123.15 millions | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 42.96 millions | -65.1% |
| 2002 | 45.21 millions | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 54.99 millions | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 62.13 millions | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 79.85 millions | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 107.15 millions | +34.2% |
| 2008 | 156.74 millions | +46.3% |
| 2009 | 129.25 millions | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 124.64 millions | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 131.48 millions | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 147.97 millions | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 127.53 millions | -13.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 127.53 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 11% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 127.53 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Estonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -65.1% | 123.15 millions | 42.96 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 106.98 millions | 92.98 millions | 123.15 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 84.79 millions | 42.96 millions | 156.74 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 132.9 millions | 124.64 millions | 147.97 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.57 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.61 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Estonia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Estonia was 127.53 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 156.74 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.96 millions in 2001.
- How does Estonia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Estonia ranks 81st out of 147 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia 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