Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in China
China: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 427,406 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in China, 1992–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in China is 427,406 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in China peaked at 427,406 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 14,840 millions, in 1992.
China ranks 1st of 136 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in China, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14,840 millions | — |
| 1993 | 17,174 millions | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 26,066 millions | +51.8% |
| 1995 | 20,715 millions | -20.5% |
| 1996 | 30,749 millions | +48.4% |
| 1998 | 32,144 millions | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 32,006 millions | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 427,406 millions | +1235.4% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 427,406 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,704 millions, 250.8× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- China's 427,406 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,384 millions, 97.5× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,813 millions | 14,840 millions | 32,144 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 427,406 millions | 427,406 millions | 427,406 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.37 (1997)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.32 (1997)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in China?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in China was 427,406 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 427,406 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,840 millions in 1992.
- How does China rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- China ranks 1st out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release