Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Philippines
Philippines: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 208.4 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Philippines, 1995–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2009, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Philippines stood at 208.4 millions. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 1,796.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Philippines peaked at 208.4 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.08 millions, in 2004.
That places Philippines 77th out of 147 countries with data for 2009, 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.96 millions | — |
| 1996 | 8.88 millions | -10.8% |
| 1997 | 9.42 millions | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 10.99 millions | +16.6% |
| 2001 | 10.64 millions | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 10.51 millions | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 11.34 millions | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 3.08 millions | -72.9% |
| 2005 | 5.86 millions | +90.5% |
| 2007 | 116.43 millions | +1887.2% |
| 2008 | 181.61 millions | +56.0% |
| 2009 | 208.4 millions | +14.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 208.4 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 704.44 millions, 30% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 208.4 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 927.29 millions, 22% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.42 millions | 8.88 millions | 9.96 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 62.09 millions | 3.08 millions | 208.4 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 88.36 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Philippines?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Philippines was 208.4 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 208.4 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.08 millions in 2004.
- How does Philippines rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Philippines ranks 77th out of 147 countries with data for 2009.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,796.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release