Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 2,835 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
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$ (millions) 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% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 2,835 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 607.18 millions, 4.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Norway's 2,835 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 852.85 millions, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +105.7% | 1,764 millions | 3,629 millions |
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 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
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