Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Niger

Niger: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 974.99 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
974.99 millions
Change on year
up 50.5%
World rank
122nd
of 163 countries
All-time high
1,122 millions
in 2014
All-time low
125.23 millions
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2018

Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Niger, 1990–2018

2004006008001.0k1.2k1990200420181990: 125.2 millions1991: 143.8 millions1992: 145.8 millions1993: 137.9 millions1994: 157.6 millions1995: 169.3 millions1996: 159.3 millions1999: 224.3 millions2000: 225 millions2001: 219.3 millions2002: 245.6 millions2003: 206.7 millions2006: 339.7 millions2007: 425.1 millions2008: 422.6 millions2009: 531 millions2010: 476.3 millions2011: 562.7 millions2012: 657.1 millions2013: 769.7 millions2014: 1.1k millions2015: 1.0k millions2016: 709.3 millions2017: 647.9 millions2018: 975 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Niger recorded 974.99 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2018.

That represents a change of up 50.5% on the previous year and up 130.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger peaked at 1,122 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 125.23 millions, in 1990.

Niger ranks 122nd of 163 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 on education, PPP$ in Niger, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) in Niger, 1990 to 2018.
Year millions Change
1990 125.23 millions
1991 143.81 millions +14.8%
1992 145.75 millions +1.4%
1993 137.95 millions -5.4%
1994 157.65 millions +14.3%
1995 169.31 millions +7.4%
1996 159.28 millions -5.9%
1999 224.34 millions +40.9%
2000 224.99 millions +0.3%
2001 219.25 millions -2.5%
2002 245.62 millions +12.0%
2003 206.73 millions -15.8%
2006 339.71 millions +64.3%
2007 425.14 millions +25.1%
2008 422.58 millions -0.6%
2009 530.98 millions +25.7%
2010 476.34 millions -10.3%
2011 562.67 millions +18.1%
2012 657.08 millions +16.8%
2013 769.67 millions +17.1%
2014 1,122 millions +45.8%
2015 1,028 millions -8.4%
2016 709.33 millions -31.0%
2017 647.86 millions -8.7%
2018 974.99 millions +50.5%

Niger compared with similar countries

  • Niger's 974.99 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,026 millions, 95% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Niger's 974.99 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,077 millions, 91% of the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 157.91 millions 125.23 millions 224.34 millions 8
2000s 326.88 millions 206.73 millions 530.98 millions 8
2010s 771.96 millions 476.34 millions 1,122 millions 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger?
Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger was 974.99 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 1,122 millions in 2014.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 125.23 millions in 1990.
How does Niger rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
Niger ranks 122nd out of 163 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
163 places, 2,668 data points, 1990–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in nominal value. 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 PPP$. 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/