Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Greece
Greece: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 3,978 millions in 2022. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Greece, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Greece stood at 3,978 millions.
That represents a change of down 23.1% on the previous year and down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Greece peaked at 5,175 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,675 millions, in 1991.
That places Greece 47th out of 136 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Greece, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,717 millions | — |
| 1991 | 1,675 millions | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 4,618 millions | +175.7% |
| 2016 | 4,656 millions | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 4,606 millions | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 4,889 millions | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 5,175 millions | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 3,978 millions | -23.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 3,978 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,726 millions, 1.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Greece's 3,978 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,633 millions, 86% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,696 millions | 1,675 millions | 1,717 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,789 millions | 4,606 millions | 5,175 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 3,978 millions | 3,978 millions | 3,978 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.03 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.89 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Greece?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Greece was 3,978 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 5,175 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,675 millions in 1991.
- How does Greece rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Greece ranks 47th out of 136 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Greece 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