Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 1,756 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Latest (2014)
1,756 millions
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
50th
of 148 countries
All-time high
3,225 millions
in 1997
All-time low
626.88 millions
in 1977
Years of data
24
1973–2014
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait is 1,756 millions, measured in 2014.
The figure 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 us$ in Kuwait peaked at 3,225 millions in 1997 and was at its lowest, 626.88 millions, in 1977.
That places Kuwait 50th out of 148 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 971.09 millions | — |
| 1974 | 1,513 millions | +55.8% |
| 1975 | 831.38 millions | -45.1% |
| 1976 | 996.9 millions | +19.9% |
| 1977 | 626.88 millions | -37.1% |
| 1979 | 1,377 millions | +119.7% |
| 1980 | 1,620 millions | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 1,021 millions | -37.0% |
| 1983 | 1,738 millions | +70.2% |
| 1984 | 1,766 millions | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 1,391 millions | -21.2% |
| 1986 | 1,395 millions | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 1,150 millions | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 1,730 millions | +50.4% |
| 1997 | 3,225 millions | +86.4% |
| 2001 | 1,140 millions | -64.7% |
| 2002 | 1,136 millions | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 1,157 millions | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1,163 millions | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 1,156 millions | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 1,045 millions | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 1,322 millions | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 1,879 millions | +42.1% |
| 2014 | 1,756 millions | -6.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,756 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,448 millions, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,756 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,001 millions, 1.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,053 millions | 626.88 millions | 1,513 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,488 millions | 1,021 millions | 1,766 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 2,035 millions | 1,150 millions | 3,225 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,160 millions | 1,045 millions | 1,322 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,817 millions | 1,756 millions | 1,879 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 47 Bangladesh 2,234 millions compare
- 48 Pakistan 1,998 millions compare
- 49 Guatemala 1,881 millions compare
- 51 Puerto Rico 1,685 millions compare
- 52 Costa Rica 1,498 millions compare
- 53 Bolivia 1,423 millions compare
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 us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Kuwait was 1,756 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,225 millions in 1997.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 626.88 millions in 1977.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Kuwait ranks 50th out of 148 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release