Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Romania
Romania: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 2,812 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Romania, 1996–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Romania is 2,812 millions, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 159.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Romania peaked at 2,812 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 359.36 millions, in 1996.
Romania ranks 32nd of 147 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Romania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 359.36 millions | — |
| 2001 | 397.92 millions | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 457.2 millions | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 484.93 millions | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 561.12 millions | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 653.63 millions | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 930.9 millions | +42.4% |
| 2007 | 1,085 millions | +16.6% |
| 2008 | 1,404 millions | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 1,286 millions | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 1,201 millions | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 1,071 millions | -10.8% |
| 2012 | 1,082 millions | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 1,182 millions | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 1,381 millions | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 1,423 millions | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 1,470 millions | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 1,671 millions | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 1,886 millions | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 2,416 millions | +28.1% |
| 2020 | 2,493 millions | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 2,529 millions | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 2,812 millions | +11.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2,812 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 2.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2,812 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,875 millions, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 359.36 millions | 359.36 millions | 359.36 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 806.79 millions | 397.92 millions | 1,404 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,478 millions | 1,071 millions | 2,416 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,612 millions | 2,493 millions | 2,812 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More education data for Romania
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 84.26 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 84.41 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 125,405 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,415 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 267,679 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 254,147 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Romania?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Romania was 2,812 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,812 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 359.36 millions in 1996.
- How does Romania rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Romania ranks 32nd out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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