Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 3,741 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Kuwait, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Kuwait stood at 3,741 millions.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 4,326 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
That places Kuwait 51st out of 139 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 secondary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 526.79 millions | — |
| 1996 | 804.73 millions | +52.8% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 2,829 millions | — |
| 2003 | 2,853 millions | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 2,919 millions | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 2,860 millions | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 2,588 millions | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 3,197 millions | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 4,326 millions | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 3,741 millions | -13.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3,741 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,200 millions, 89% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3,741 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,608 millions, 81% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 443.84 millions | 0 millions | 804.73 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,874 millions | 2,588 millions | 3,197 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 4,033 millions | 3,741 millions | 4,326 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 secondary education, ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Kuwait was 3,741 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 4,326 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1997.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 51st out of 139 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. 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 secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release