Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 1,794 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Kuwait is 1,794 millions, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 19.3% on the previous year and up 259.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Kuwait peaked at 1,794 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 46.55 millions, in 1973.
That places Kuwait 50th out of 154 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 46.55 millions | — |
| 1974 | 94.35 millions | +102.7% |
| 1975 | 143.27 millions | +51.8% |
| 1976 | 181.01 millions | +26.3% |
| 1977 | 116.63 millions | -35.6% |
| 1979 | 293.03 millions | +151.3% |
| 1980 | 483.09 millions | +64.9% |
| 1982 | 471.83 millions | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 783.76 millions | +66.1% |
| 1984 | 713.42 millions | -9.0% |
| 1985 | 555.18 millions | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 575.06 millions | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 420.52 millions | -26.9% |
| 1996 | 560.85 millions | +33.4% |
| 1997 | 1,204 millions | +114.6% |
| 2001 | 466.48 millions | -61.3% |
| 2002 | 429.21 millions | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 463.95 millions | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 498.64 millions | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 558.53 millions | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 620.22 millions | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 977.32 millions | +57.6% |
| 2011 | 1,504 millions | +53.9% |
| 2014 | 1,794 millions | +19.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,794 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 1.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,794 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 2.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 145.81 millions | 46.55 millions | 293.03 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 597.06 millions | 471.83 millions | 783.76 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 728.39 millions | 420.52 millions | 1,204 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 573.48 millions | 429.21 millions | 977.32 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,649 millions | 1,504 millions | 1,794 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, us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Kuwait was 1,794 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1,794 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.55 millions in 1973.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Kuwait ranks 50th out of 154 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 259.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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