Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 1,049 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
1,049 millions
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
50th
of 147 countries
All-time high
1,203 millions
in 2011
All-time low
0 millions
in 1973
Years of data
12
1973–2014
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Kuwait stood at 1,049 millions.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 1,203 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1973.
Kuwait ranks 50th of 147 countries on this measure, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 282.02 millions | — |
| 1996 | 458.3 millions | +62.5% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 728.46 millions | — |
| 2003 | 741.87 millions | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 755.07 millions | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 772.3 millions | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 684.69 millions | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 897.16 millions | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 1,203 millions | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 1,049 millions | -12.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,049 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 92% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,049 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.64 millions, 50.8× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 246.78 millions | 0 millions | 458.3 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 763.26 millions | 684.69 millions | 897.16 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,126 millions | 1,049 millions | 1,203 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 47 Guatemala 1,135 millions compare
- 48 Greece 1,128 millions compare
- 49 Turkmenistan 1,113 millions
- 51 New Zealand 973.76 millions compare
- 52 South Africa 965.38 millions compare
- 53 Mongolia 880.82 millions compare
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Kuwait was 1,049 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1,203 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1973.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 50th out of 147 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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