Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 2,716 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, 1992–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe is 2,716 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 656.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 5,497 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 358.95 millions, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 87th of 163 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,875 millions | — |
| 1994 | 5,497 millions | +91.2% |
| 2010 | 358.95 millions | -93.5% |
| 2012 | 1,892 millions | +427.0% |
| 2013 | 2,050 millions | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 2,179 millions | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 2,509 millions | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 2,716 millions | +8.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2,716 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,020 millions, 1.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2,716 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,077 millions, 2.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,186 millions | 2,875 millions | 5,497 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,951 millions | 358.95 millions | 2,716 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe was 2,716 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 5,497 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 358.95 millions in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 87th out of 163 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 656.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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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/