Government expenditure on education, US$ in Niger
Niger: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 454.99 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Niger, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Niger is 454.99 millions, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 57.8% on the previous year and up 129.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Niger peaked at 554.55 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.3 millions, in 1971.
Niger ranks 122nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.3 millions | 7.3 millions | 7.3 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 60.57 millions | 43.9 millions | 75.95 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 122.7 millions | 55.78 millions | 244.28 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 355.73 millions | 213.88 millions | 554.55 millions | 9 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Niger?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Niger was 454.99 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 554.55 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.3 millions in 1971.
- How does Niger rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Niger ranks 122nd out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.9%. 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, 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/