Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 7,152 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
7,152 millions
Change on year
up 169.0%
World rank
23rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
7,152 millions
in 2009
All-time low
201.91 millions
in 1970
Years of data
17
1970–2009

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1970–2009

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1970198920091970: 201.9 millions1971: 221.9 millions1972: 275.7 millions1974: 321.9 millions1975: 335.8 millions1977: 381 millions1983: 1.1k millions1984: 587.1 millions1987: 348.9 millions1988: 463 millions1990: 246.7 millions1992: 302 millions1993: 248.2 millions1994: 676.5 millions2006: 1.9k millions2007: 2.7k millions2009: 7.2k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of is 7,152 millions, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

That represents a change of up 169.0% on the previous year and up 957.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 7,152 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 201.91 millions, in 1970.

That places Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 23rd out of 154 countries with data for 2009, putting it 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, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1970 to 2009.
Year millions Change
1970 201.91 millions
1971 221.88 millions +9.9%
1972 275.66 millions +24.2%
1974 321.87 millions +16.8%
1975 335.75 millions +4.3%
1977 380.95 millions +13.5%
1983 1,113 millions +192.0%
1984 587.12 millions -47.2%
1987 348.9 millions -40.6%
1988 463.03 millions +32.7%
1990 246.68 millions -46.7%
1992 301.97 millions +22.4%
1993 248.16 millions -17.8%
1994 676.47 millions +172.6%
2006 1,868 millions +176.1%
2007 2,658 millions +42.3%
2009 7,152 millions +169.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 289.67 millions 201.91 millions 380.95 millions 6
1980s 627.89 millions 348.9 millions 1,113 millions 4
1990s 368.32 millions 246.68 millions 676.47 millions 4
2000s 3,893 millions 1,868 millions 7,152 millions 3

Countries ranked near Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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  3. 22 Norway 7,667 millions compare
  4. 24 Thailand 7,126 millions compare
  5. 25 Poland 6,717 millions compare
  6. 26 Algeria 6,456 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 7,152 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 7,152 millions in 2009.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 201.91 millions in 1970.
How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 23rd out of 154 countries with data for 2009.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 957.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
154 places, 3,328 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release