Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in India
India: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 2,421 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in India, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in India stood at 2,421 millions.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 402.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in India peaked at 2,483 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10.41 millions, in 2015.
India ranks 24th of 160 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, US$ (millions) in India, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 183.48 millions | — |
| 2000 | 169.98 millions | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 263.44 millions | +55.0% |
| 2003 | 278.97 millions | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 270.74 millions | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 289.31 millions | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 292.7 millions | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 481.11 millions | +64.4% |
| 2010 | 481.69 millions | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 752.64 millions | +56.2% |
| 2012 | 852.12 millions | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 1,119 millions | +31.3% |
| 2015 | 10.41 millions | -99.1% |
| 2016 | 1,834 millions | +17525.0% |
| 2017 | 1,170 millions | -36.2% |
| 2018 | 2,062 millions | +76.2% |
| 2019 | 2,483 millions | +20.4% |
| 2020 | 2,421 millions | -2.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2,421 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.61 millions, 155.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- India's 2,421 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 12.14 millions, 199.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +17525.0% | 10.41 millions | 1,834 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 183.48 millions | 183.48 millions | 183.48 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 292.32 millions | 169.98 millions | 481.11 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,196 millions | 10.41 millions | 2,483 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,421 millions | 2,421 millions | 2,421 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.38 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in India?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in India was 2,421 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,483 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.41 millions in 2015.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- India ranks 24th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 402.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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