Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Austria
Austria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 2,536 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2,536 millions
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
23rd
of 160 countries
All-time high
2,566 millions
in 2021
All-time low
3.77 millions
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Austria, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria is 2,536 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria peaked at 2,566 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.77 millions, in 1970.
That places Austria 23rd out of 160 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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, US$ in Austria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.77 millions | — |
| 1971 | 4.72 millions | +25.1% |
| 1972 | 6.63 millions | +40.6% |
| 1973 | 11.65 millions | +75.6% |
| 1974 | 17.65 millions | +51.5% |
| 1975 | 23.82 millions | +35.0% |
| 1976 | 138.19 millions | +480.1% |
| 1977 | 170.07 millions | +23.1% |
| 1978 | 201.42 millions | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 241.78 millions | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 259.21 millions | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 233.22 millions | -10.0% |
| 1982 | 236.62 millions | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 237.44 millions | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 217.41 millions | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 221.68 millions | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 328.52 millions | +48.2% |
| 1987 | 411.24 millions | +25.2% |
| 1988 | 416.38 millions | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 413.78 millions | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 511.7 millions | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 570.49 millions | +11.5% |
| 1992 | 672.41 millions | +17.9% |
| 1993 | 750.55 millions | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 980.17 millions | +30.6% |
| 1996 | 993.58 millions | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 1,051 millions | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 972.72 millions | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 840.78 millions | -13.6% |
| 2001 | 824.98 millions | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 918.84 millions | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 1,060 millions | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 1,168 millions | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 1,231 millions | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 1,291 millions | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 1,519 millions | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 1,899 millions | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 2,113 millions | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 2,309 millions | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 2,469 millions | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 1,862 millions | -24.6% |
| 2013 | 2,004 millions | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 2,114 millions | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,837 millions | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 1,973 millions | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 2,113 millions | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 2,242 millions | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 2,204 millions | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 2,378 millions | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 2,566 millions | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 2,536 millions | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 81.97 millions | 3.77 millions | 241.78 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 297.55 millions | 217.41 millions | 416.38 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 812.84 millions | 511.7 millions | 1,051 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,286 millions | 824.98 millions | 2,113 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,113 millions | 1,837 millions | 2,469 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,493 millions | 2,378 millions | 2,566 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More education data for Austria
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 35,752 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 101.31 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 101.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Austria was 2,536 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,566 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.77 millions in 1970.
- How does Austria rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Austria ranks 23rd out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release