Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 2,835 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2,835 millions
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
21st
of 160 countries
All-time high
3,825 millions
in 2013
All-time low
0 millions
in 1972
Years of data
48
1972–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Norway, 1972–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Norway is 2,835 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 9.7% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Norway peaked at 3,825 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1972.
Norway ranks 21st 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$ in Norway, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1973 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1978 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 0 millions | — |
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1985 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1990 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 1,081 millions | — |
| 1995 | 853.17 millions | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 924.22 millions | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 881.47 millions | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 856.98 millions | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 1,231 millions | +43.6% |
| 2000 | 1,210 millions | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 1,602 millions | +32.4% |
| 2003 | 646.89 millions | -59.6% |
| 2004 | 760.83 millions | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 868.45 millions | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 1,018 millions | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 1,249 millions | +22.7% |
| 2008 | 1,341 millions | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 1,310 millions | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 1,405 millions | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 1,764 millions | +25.5% |
| 2012 | 3,629 millions | +105.7% |
| 2013 | 3,825 millions | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 3,760 millions | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 2,562 millions | -31.9% |
| 2016 | 2,762 millions | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 2,860 millions | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 3,011 millions | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 2,929 millions | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 2,813 millions | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 3,139 millions | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 2,835 millions | -9.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 647.49 millions | 0 millions | 1,231 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,112 millions | 646.89 millions | 1,602 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,851 millions | 1,405 millions | 3,825 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,929 millions | 2,813 millions | 3,139 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Norway
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 51,889 (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 65.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Norway?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Norway was 2,835 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 3,825 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Norway ranks 21st out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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