Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 2,417 millions in 2014. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Kuwait, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait is 2,417 millions, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 4,440 millions in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1,438 millions, in 2006.
That places Kuwait 60th out of 136 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,583 millions | — |
| 1996 | 2,382 millions | +50.4% |
| 1997 | 4,440 millions | +86.4% |
| 2001 | 1,569 millions | -64.7% |
| 2002 | 1,564 millions | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 1,593 millions | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,601 millions | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,592 millions | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 1,438 millions | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 1,820 millions | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 2,587 millions | +42.1% |
| 2014 | 2,417 millions | -6.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2,417 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,726 millions, 89% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2,417 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,485 millions, 97% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,802 millions | 1,583 millions | 4,440 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,597 millions | 1,438 millions | 1,820 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,502 millions | 2,417 millions | 2,587 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait was 2,417 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 4,440 millions in 1997.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,438 millions in 2006.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 60th out of 136 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait 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