Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 3,338 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,338 millions
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
37th
of 148 countries
All-time high
3,370 millions
in 2022
All-time low
353.04 millions
in 1972
Years of data
41
1971–2024
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Hong Kong, China, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China is 3,338 millions, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China peaked at 3,370 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 353.04 millions, in 1972.
Hong Kong, China ranks 37th of 148 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 primary education, constant US$ in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 355.59 millions | — |
| 1972 | 353.04 millions | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 413.62 millions | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 497.63 millions | +20.3% |
| 1975 | 475.7 millions | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 470.58 millions | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 488.25 millions | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 509.58 millions | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 481.02 millions | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 518.43 millions | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 551.52 millions | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 673.19 millions | +22.1% |
| 1984 | 689.51 millions | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 756.2 millions | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 884.42 millions | +17.0% |
| 1992 | 980.1 millions | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 1,033 millions | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 1,844 millions | +78.6% |
| 2002 | 1,904 millions | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 2,074 millions | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 2,234 millions | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 2,216 millions | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 2,125 millions | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 1,977 millions | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 1,980 millions | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 2,073 millions | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 2,077 millions | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,116 millions | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 2,071 millions | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 2,123 millions | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 2,234 millions | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 2,329 millions | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 2,452 millions | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 2,561 millions | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 2,719 millions | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 2,884 millions | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 3,153 millions | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 3,357 millions | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 3,370 millions | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 3,303 millions | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 3,338 millions | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 445.5 millions | 353.04 millions | 509.58 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 611.64 millions | 481.02 millions | 756.2 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 965.69 millions | 884.42 millions | 1,033 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,047 millions | 1,844 millions | 2,234 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,356 millions | 2,071 millions | 2,884 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,304 millions | 3,153 millions | 3,370 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 34 Portugal 3,689 millions compare
- 35 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3,455 millions compare
- 36 New Zealand 3,380 millions compare
- 38 Viet Nam 3,235 millions compare
- 39 Colombia 3,137 millions compare
- 40 Philippines 3,019 millions compare
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Hong Kong, China was 3,338 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 3,370 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 353.04 millions in 1972.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 37th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release