Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Portugal
Portugal: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 962.58 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
962.58 millions
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
38th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1,011 millions
in 2021
All-time low
0 millions
in 1978
Years of data
46
1973–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Portugal, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal stood at 962.58 millions.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal peaked at 1,011 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1978.
That places Portugal 38th 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$ in Portugal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0.1019 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0.2188 millions | +114.6% |
| 1975 | 0.6388 millions | +191.9% |
| 1976 | 0.7788 millions | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 10.13 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 50.33 millions | — |
| 1984 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 10.57 millions | — |
| 1986 | 22.42 millions | +112.0% |
| 1987 | 36.95 millions | +64.8% |
| 1988 | 50.93 millions | +37.8% |
| 1989 | 44.17 millions | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 61.74 millions | +39.8% |
| 1991 | 85.55 millions | +38.6% |
| 1992 | 104.95 millions | +22.7% |
| 1993 | 105.7 millions | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 112.97 millions | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 135.52 millions | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 149.69 millions | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 336.24 millions | +124.6% |
| 2000 | 323.09 millions | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 363.84 millions | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 421.69 millions | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 625.22 millions | +48.3% |
| 2004 | 704.96 millions | +12.8% |
| 2005 | 739.87 millions | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 754.58 millions | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 836.54 millions | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 935.23 millions | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 929.43 millions | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 933.29 millions | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 928.78 millions | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 829.07 millions | -10.7% |
| 2013 | 940.24 millions | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 975.26 millions | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 784.75 millions | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 880.57 millions | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 868.59 millions | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 847.05 millions | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 862.62 millions | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 1,011 millions | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 962.58 millions | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2897 millions | 0 millions | 0.7788 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 22.55 millions | 0 millions | 50.93 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 136.54 millions | 61.74 millions | 336.24 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 663.44 millions | 323.09 millions | 935.23 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 887.51 millions | 784.75 millions | 975.26 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 945.56 millions | 862.62 millions | 1,011 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Portugal
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.2518 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 52,131 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.6574 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 365,952 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.3359 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 375,800 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.1701 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 265,025 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Portugal was 962.58 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,011 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1978.
- How does Portugal rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Portugal ranks 38th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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