Government expenditure on education, US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 2,615 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Ghana, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Ghana stood at 2,615 millions.
The figure is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Ghana peaked at 3,268 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 80.37 millions, in 1981.
That places Ghana 69th out of 174 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 122.45 millions | 84.65 millions | 168.55 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 132.55 millions | 80.37 millions | 192.13 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 317.29 millions | 317.29 millions | 317.29 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,031 millions | 284.58 millions | 1,643 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,550 millions | 1,784 millions | 3,268 millions | 9 |
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More reference data data for Ghana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2805 (2050)
- 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, us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Ghana was 2,615 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,268 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.37 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Ghana ranks 69th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. 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, 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/