Based on 2023 data, Germany leads in government expenditure on pre-primary and primary education, with substantial funding totaling 14.11 million US dollars PPP. France and Japan follow with significant commitments, while Italy, Spain, and Poland are next in line, showing robust investment in early education. Over the last year, Germany saw a 3.11% increase; Poland demonstrated the highest growth with 4.67%; and Italy showed positive momentum. However, Japan and the United Kingdom experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch in global pre-primary and primary education spend include:
- Increased focus on equity and access, potentially influencing expenditure levels in traditionally lower-investment countries.
- Technology integration in education, possibly driving a reallocation in budgets to support infrastructure and teacher training.
- Demographic shifts, which may affect national priorities and funding structures for early education.
Top countries in Government Expenditures on Pre-Primary and Primary Education Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14.11 | 2023 | +2.52% | +3.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10.16 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 9.36 | 2023 | +0.0012% | -0.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.96 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.6 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.52 | 2023 | +3.35% | +4.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6.24 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 5.6 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 4.79 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 4.41 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.68% | View data |
