Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France
France: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 33,255 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France is 33,255 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France peaked at 35,383 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,096 millions, in 1971.
France ranks 7th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in France, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,109 millions | — |
| 1971 | 1,096 millions | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 1,288 millions | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 1,613 millions | +25.2% |
| 1974 | 3,098 millions | +92.0% |
| 1975 | 4,048 millions | +30.7% |
| 1976 | 4,095 millions | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 4,477 millions | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 5,424 millions | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 6,451 millions | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 7,415 millions | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 7,078 millions | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 6,771 millions | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 6,193 millions | -8.5% |
| 1984 | 5,852 millions | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 5,960 millions | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 7,660 millions | +28.5% |
| 1987 | 9,073 millions | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 9,672 millions | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 9,375 millions | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 11,552 millions | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 11,767 millions | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 12,608 millions | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 14,368 millions | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 15,866 millions | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 18,234 millions | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 18,174 millions | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 30,026 millions | +65.2% |
| 2018 | 32,383 millions | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 31,970 millions | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 33,064 millions | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 35,383 millions | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 33,255 millions | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,270 millions | 1,096 millions | 6,451 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,505 millions | 5,852 millions | 9,672 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,653 millions | 11,552 millions | 18,234 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 31,459 millions | 30,026 millions | 32,383 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 33,900 millions | 33,064 millions | 35,383 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 229,471 (2013)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 61.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 103.44 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 103.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in France was 33,255 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 35,383 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,096 millions in 1971.
- How does France rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- France ranks 7th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release