Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in New Zealand
New Zealand: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 879.75 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
879.75 millions
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
41st
of 160 countries
All-time high
925.23 millions
in 2021
All-time low
3.32 millions
in 1973
Years of data
33
1973–2023
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in New Zealand, 1973–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in New Zealand stood at 879.75 millions.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in New Zealand peaked at 925.23 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.32 millions, in 1973.
New Zealand ranks 41st of 160 countries on this measure, 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, US$ in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3.32 millions | — |
| 1974 | 5.16 millions | +55.6% |
| 1975 | 7.12 millions | +37.9% |
| 1976 | 9.66 millions | +35.8% |
| 1977 | 8.79 millions | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 12.04 millions | +37.1% |
| 1979 | 14.29 millions | +18.6% |
| 1980 | 14.53 millions | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 14.94 millions | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 15.58 millions | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 12.43 millions | -20.2% |
| 1985 | 12.76 millions | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 14.85 millions | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 29.62 millions | +99.5% |
| 1988 | 37.68 millions | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 41.35 millions | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 139.2 millions | +236.6% |
| 1995 | 147.45 millions | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 180.38 millions | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 163.62 millions | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 122.89 millions | -24.9% |
| 2000 | 79.26 millions | -35.5% |
| 2013 | 769.24 millions | +870.6% |
| 2014 | 832.74 millions | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 726.17 millions | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 754.13 millions | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 791.36 millions | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 783.2 millions | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 777.41 millions | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 821 millions | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 925.23 millions | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 839.36 millions | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 879.75 millions | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.63 millions | 3.32 millions | 14.29 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 21.53 millions | 12.43 millions | 41.35 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 150.71 millions | 122.89 millions | 180.38 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 79.26 millions | 79.26 millions | 79.26 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 776.32 millions | 726.17 millions | 832.74 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 866.34 millions | 821 millions | 925.23 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in New Zealand?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in New Zealand was 879.75 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 925.23 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.32 millions in 1973.
- How does New Zealand rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- New Zealand ranks 41st out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release