Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in India
India: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 8,480 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in India, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
India recorded 8,480 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2020.
That represents a change of up 396.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in India peaked at 8,481 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 34.77 millions, in 2015.
India ranks 12th of 147 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 821.69 millions | — |
| 2000 | 771.68 millions | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 1,244 millions | +61.2% |
| 2003 | 1,354 millions | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 1,225 millions | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 1,243 millions | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 1,210 millions | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 1,761 millions | +45.6% |
| 2010 | 1,710 millions | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2,349 millions | +37.4% |
| 2012 | 2,626 millions | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 3,773 millions | +43.7% |
| 2015 | 34.77 millions | -99.1% |
| 2016 | 6,283 millions | +17967.4% |
| 2017 | 3,976 millions | -36.7% |
| 2018 | 6,499 millions | +63.5% |
| 2019 | 8,481 millions | +30.5% |
| 2020 | 8,480 millions | -0.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 8,480 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55.29 millions, 153.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- India's 8,480 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 41.97 millions, 202.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +17967.4% | 34.77 millions | 6,283 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 821.69 millions | 821.69 millions | 821.69 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,258 millions | 771.68 millions | 1,761 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 3,970 millions | 34.77 millions | 8,481 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 8,480 millions | 8,480 millions | 8,480 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in India?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in India was 8,480 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 8,481 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.77 millions in 2015.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- India ranks 12th out of 147 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 396.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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