Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) was 325.07 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Eswatini, 1976–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, us$ in Eswatini stood at 325.07 millions. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 173.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Eswatini peaked at 325.07 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.71 millions, in 1976.
Eswatini ranks 129th of 174 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, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 10.71 millions | — |
| 1977 | 10.75 millions | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 17.62 millions | +63.9% |
| 1979 | 21.68 millions | +23.0% |
| 1980 | 21.83 millions | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 35.68 millions | +63.5% |
| 1982 | 38.6 millions | +8.2% |
| 1987 | 26.06 millions | -32.5% |
| 1988 | 32.2 millions | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 39.18 millions | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 38.22 millions | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 69.76 millions | +82.5% |
| 1995 | 80.23 millions | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 83.9 millions | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 80.28 millions | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 85.26 millions | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 84.09 millions | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 68.5 millions | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 83.31 millions | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 118.71 millions | +42.5% |
| 2005 | 179.63 millions | +51.3% |
| 2006 | 208.32 millions | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 229.61 millions | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 213.17 millions | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 219.06 millions | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 304.69 millions | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 325.07 millions | +6.7% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 325.07 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 741.13 millions, 44% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 325.07 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418.12 millions, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.19 millions | 10.71 millions | 21.68 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 32.26 millions | 21.83 millions | 39.18 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 70.48 millions | 38.22 millions | 83.9 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 141.18 millions | 68.5 millions | 229.61 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 282.94 millions | 219.06 millions | 325.07 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 126 Madagascar 391.43 millions compare
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- 128 Trinidad and Tobago 354.61 millions compare
- 130 Armenia 312.12 millions compare
- 131 Sierra Leone 303.58 millions compare
- 132 Malawi 297.19 millions compare
More reference data data for Eswatini
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0048 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.026 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Eswatini?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Eswatini was 325.07 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 325.07 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.71 millions in 1976.
- How does Eswatini rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Eswatini ranks 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, 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$ (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 US$. 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/