Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 9,002 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
9,002 millions
Change on year
down 10.4%
World rank
23rd
of 153 countries
All-time high
11,333 millions
in 2011
All-time low
226.47 millions
in 1972
Years of data
45
1972–2022
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Norway, 1972–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Norway is 9,002 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 10.4% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Norway peaked at 11,333 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 226.47 millions, in 1972.
That places Norway 23rd out of 153 countries with data for 2022, 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 secondary education, US$ in Norway, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 226.47 millions | — |
| 1973 | 295.71 millions | +30.6% |
| 1974 | 340.81 millions | +15.3% |
| 1975 | 458.78 millions | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 541.19 millions | +18.0% |
| 1977 | 665.54 millions | +23.0% |
| 1978 | 829.22 millions | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 915.13 millions | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 893.98 millions | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 889.22 millions | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 929.09 millions | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 939.66 millions | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 984.74 millions | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 1,229 millions | +24.8% |
| 1987 | 1,483 millions | +20.7% |
| 1988 | 1,553 millions | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 1,570 millions | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 1,808 millions | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 2,194 millions | +21.4% |
| 1992 | 2,399 millions | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 2,317 millions | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 2,797 millions | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 2,681 millions | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 2,445 millions | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 3,824 millions | +56.4% |
| 2002 | 4,817 millions | +26.0% |
| 2003 | 6,118 millions | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 6,775 millions | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 7,564 millions | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 7,752 millions | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 9,162 millions | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 10,114 millions | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 9,635 millions | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 10,220 millions | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 11,333 millions | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 11,170 millions | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 10,346 millions | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 8,575 millions | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 8,464 millions | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 8,824 millions | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 9,526 millions | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 9,143 millions | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 8,731 millions | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 10,045 millions | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 9,002 millions | -10.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 479.67 millions | 226.47 millions | 829.22 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,139 millions | 889.22 millions | 1,570 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,558 millions | 1,808 millions | 3,824 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,742 millions | 4,817 millions | 10,114 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,733 millions | 8,464 millions | 11,333 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 9,260 millions | 8,731 millions | 10,045 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 51,889 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Norway?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Norway was 9,002 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 11,333 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.47 millions in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Norway ranks 23rd out of 153 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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