Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Austria
Austria: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 2,536 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
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$ (millions) 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% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 2,536 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 607.18 millions, 4.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Austria's 2,536 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 852.85 millions, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Austria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +480.1% | 23.82 millions | 138.19 millions |
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
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.53 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.57 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 75,436 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,699 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 141,883 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 134,270 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 706,802 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 368,502 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (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