Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita was 14.38 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait, 1997–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait is 14.38, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.5% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait peaked at 43.4 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 8.57, in 2006.
Kuwait ranks 67th of 122 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 43.4 | — |
| 2001 | 17.89 | -58.8% |
| 2002 | 17.4 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 16.88 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 14.23 | -15.7% |
| 2005 | 10.19 | -28.3% |
| 2006 | 8.57 | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 10.23 | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 17.43 | +70.3% |
| 2014 | 14.38 | -17.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 14.38 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.52, 74% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 14.38 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17.43, 82% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.4 | 43.4 | 43.4 | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.63 | 8.57 | 17.89 | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.9 | 14.38 | 17.43 | 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 per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Kuwait was 14.38 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 43.4 in 1997.
- What is the lowest government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.57 in 2006.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 67th out of 122 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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