Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ was 4,894 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom is 4,894, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom peaked at 11,564 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
That places United Kingdom 46th out of 141 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 7,717 | — |
| 1999 | 7,894 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 8,255 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 9,152 | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 9,682 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 8,447 | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 11,564 | +36.9% |
| 2005 | 9,170 | -20.7% |
| 2006 | 9,359 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 10,608 | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 7,878 | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 8,176 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 8,033 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 8,093 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,559 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 6,760 | -21.0% |
| 2015 | 4,389 | -35.1% |
| 2016 | 3,928 | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 4,624 | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 4,694 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 4,818 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 4,712 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 4,894 | +3.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4,894 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,207, 60% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4,894 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,249, 59% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$ in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -35.1% | 6,760 | 4,389 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990s | 7,806 | 7,717 | 7,894 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,229 | 7,878 | 11,564 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,989 | 3,928 | 8,559 | 9 |
| 2020s | 4,803 | 4,712 | 4,894 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More education data for United Kingdom
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.73 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.93 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom?
- Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ in United Kingdom was 4,894 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11,564 in 2004.
- What is the lowest initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does United Kingdom rank for initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$?
- United Kingdom ranks 46th out of 141 countries with data for 2021.
- Is initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant ppp$ rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Initial government funding per pre-primary student, constant PPP$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release