Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Japan
Japan: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 53,602 millions in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Japan, 1971–1998
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan is 53,602 millions, measured in 1998.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan peaked at 62,902 millions in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,028 millions, in 1971.
That places Japan 3rd out of 154 countries with data for 1998, putting it 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,028 millions | — |
| 1972 | 3,725 millions | +23.0% |
| 1973 | 5,115 millions | +37.3% |
| 1974 | 6,855 millions | +34.0% |
| 1975 | 8,852 millions | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 10,075 millions | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 11,083 millions | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 13,803 millions | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 19,882 millions | +44.0% |
| 1980 | 20,529 millions | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 21,252 millions | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 22,667 millions | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 19,777 millions | -12.8% |
| 1987 | 32,136 millions | +62.5% |
| 1988 | 38,071 millions | +18.5% |
| 1989 | 44,425 millions | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 51,061 millions | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 58,287 millions | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 62,902 millions | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 53,602 millions | -14.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,157 millions | 3,028 millions | 19,882 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 28,408 millions | 19,777 millions | 44,425 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 56,463 millions | 51,061 millions | 62,902 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States of America 341,333 millions
- 2 China 219,842 millions compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 50,498 millions compare
- 5 Chad 36,510 millions
- 6 India 33,934 millions
More education data for Japan
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 440,864 (2023)
- 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 58.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 11.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Japan was 53,602 millions in 1998, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 62,902 millions in 1995.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,028 millions in 1971.
- How does Japan rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Japan ranks 3rd out of 154 countries with data for 1998.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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February 2026 Data Release