Government expenditure on education, US$ in Mauritania
Mauritania: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 143.94 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Mauritania, 1997–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritania stood at 143.94 millions.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritania peaked at 165.66 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32.86 millions, in 1997.
Mauritania ranks 148th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.53 millions | 32.86 millions | 34.2 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 50.07 millions | 36.79 millions | 78.51 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 147.38 millions | 124.39 millions | 165.66 millions | 5 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.86 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritania?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Mauritania was 143.94 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 165.66 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.86 millions in 1997.
- How does Mauritania rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Mauritania ranks 148th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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/