Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 2,418 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Kuwait, 1973–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Kuwait is 2,418 millions, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 154.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Kuwait peaked at 2,418 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1997.
That places Kuwait 45th out of 153 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 70.24 millions | — |
| 1974 | 38.12 millions | -45.7% |
| 1975 | 55.26 millions | +45.0% |
| 1976 | 62.06 millions | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 153.56 millions | +147.4% |
| 1979 | 91.62 millions | -40.3% |
| 1982 | 176.44 millions | +92.6% |
| 1985 | 184.56 millions | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 198.56 millions | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 183.49 millions | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 227.61 millions | +24.0% |
| 1997 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 839.41 millions | — |
| 2003 | 884.46 millions | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 949.63 millions | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,020 millions | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 1,100 millions | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 1,598 millions | +45.3% |
| 2011 | 2,256 millions | +41.2% |
| 2014 | 2,418 millions | +7.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2,418 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,120 millions, 1.1× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2,418 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,025 millions, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 78.48 millions | 38.12 millions | 153.56 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 186.52 millions | 176.44 millions | 198.56 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 137.03 millions | 0 millions | 227.61 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,065 millions | 839.41 millions | 1,598 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 2,337 millions | 2,256 millions | 2,418 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, us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Kuwait was 2,418 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,418 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1997.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Kuwait ranks 45th out of 153 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.6%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release