Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary was 14,533 millions in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
14,533 millions
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
2nd
of 65 countries
All-time high
17,910 millions
in 2016
All-time low
11,460 millions
in 2018
Years of data
9
2013–2021

Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2013–2021

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2013201720212013: 14.2k millions2014: 13.9k millions2015: 13.4k millions2016: 17.9k millions2017: 16.0k millions2018: 11.5k millions2019: 12.1k millions2020: 13.5k millions2021: 14.5k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 14,533 millions, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 17,910 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11,460 millions, in 2018.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 65 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2013 to 2021.
Year millions Change
2013 14,240 millions
2014 13,940 millions -2.1%
2015 13,365 millions -4.1%
2016 17,910 millions +34.0%
2017 16,035 millions -10.5%
2018 11,460 millions -28.5%
2019 12,102 millions +5.6%
2020 13,502 millions +11.6%
2021 14,533 millions +7.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 14,150 millions 11,460 millions 17,910 millions 7
2020s 14,017 millions 13,502 millions 14,533 millions 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 1 Germany 27,217 millions compare
  2. 3 France 14,336 millions compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 13,741 millions compare
  4. 5 Türkiye 12,782 millions compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 14,533 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 17,910 millions in 2016.
What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 11,460 millions in 2018.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd out of 65 countries with data for 2021.
Is government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
65 places, 565 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release