Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 2,501 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ghana, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ghana is 2,501 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.2% on the previous year and up 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ghana peaked at 3,702 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 206.87 millions, in 1981.
That places Ghana 68th out of 167 countries with data for 2018, 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 education, constant US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 466.81 millions | — |
| 1972 | 537.31 millions | +15.1% |
| 1974 | 443.56 millions | -17.4% |
| 1975 | 607.8 millions | +37.0% |
| 1976 | 636.17 millions | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 641.77 millions | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 269.99 millions | -57.9% |
| 1980 | 308.34 millions | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 206.87 millions | -32.9% |
| 1982 | 210.27 millions | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 391.88 millions | +86.4% |
| 1987 | 404.82 millions | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 412.18 millions | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 848 millions | +105.7% |
| 2001 | 1,191 millions | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 1,946 millions | +63.4% |
| 2005 | 2,030 millions | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 1,531 millions | -24.6% |
| 2007 | 1,676 millions | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 1,909 millions | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 1,848 millions | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 2,078 millions | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 3,482 millions | +67.6% |
| 2012 | 3,702 millions | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 2,311 millions | -37.6% |
| 2014 | 2,318 millions | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,379 millions | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 2,448 millions | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 2,135 millions | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 2,501 millions | +17.2% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 2,501 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 653.33 millions, 3.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 2,501 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393.46 millions, 6.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +105.7% | 412.18 millions | 848 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 514.77 millions | 269.99 millions | 641.77 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 322.39 millions | 206.87 millions | 412.18 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 848 millions | 848 millions | 848 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,733 millions | 1,191 millions | 2,030 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,595 millions | 2,078 millions | 3,702 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More reference data data for Ghana
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1989 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ghana was 2,501 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,702 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 206.87 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Ghana ranks 68th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/