Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Kenya
Kenya: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 3,848 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Kenya, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Kenya is 3,848 millions, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Kenya peaked at 3,848 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 331.86 millions, in 1971.
That places Kenya 57th 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 331.86 millions | — |
| 1972 | 461.83 millions | +39.2% |
| 1973 | 561.76 millions | +21.6% |
| 1974 | 647.97 millions | +15.3% |
| 1975 | 746.28 millions | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 771.39 millions | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 704.63 millions | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 930.8 millions | +32.1% |
| 1981 | 1,081 millions | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 1,075 millions | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 1,045 millions | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 891.78 millions | -14.7% |
| 1985 | 1,030 millions | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 1,242 millions | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 1,548 millions | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 1,504 millions | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 1,786 millions | +18.7% |
| 1992 | 1,675 millions | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 1,649 millions | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 1,626 millions | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 1,692 millions | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,687 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 1,703 millions | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 2,095 millions | +23.0% |
| 2003 | 2,217 millions | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 2,388 millions | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 2,709 millions | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 2,757 millions | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 2,538 millions | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 2,665 millions | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 2,919 millions | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 2,999 millions | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 3,098 millions | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 3,258 millions | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 3,504 millions | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 3,713 millions | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 3,848 millions | +3.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 3,848 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 653.33 millions, 5.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 3,848 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393.46 millions, 9.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 603.67 millions | 331.86 millions | 771.39 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,150 millions | 891.78 millions | 1,548 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,685 millions | 1,626 millions | 1,786 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,222 millions | 1,687 millions | 2,757 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 3,171 millions | 2,538 millions | 3,848 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 54 Kazakhstan 4,542 millions compare
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- 60 Bangladesh 3,398 millions compare
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Kenya?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Kenya was 3,848 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 3,848 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 331.86 millions in 1971.
- How does Kenya rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Kenya ranks 57th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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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/