Government expenditure on education, US$ in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 4,945 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Qatar, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar stood at 4,945 millions.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar peaked at 7,611 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.05 millions, in 1971.
That places Qatar 53rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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$ in Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.05 millions | — |
| 1972 | 10.43 millions | +15.2% |
| 1973 | 14.63 millions | +40.2% |
| 1976 | 43.9 millions | +200.0% |
| 1977 | 64.7 millions | +47.4% |
| 1978 | 100.46 millions | +55.3% |
| 1998 | 366.91 millions | +265.2% |
| 1999 | 445.63 millions | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 461.77 millions | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 568.35 millions | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 674.63 millions | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 653.32 millions | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 814.88 millions | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 1,260 millions | +54.7% |
| 2008 | 3,370 millions | +167.4% |
| 2009 | 3,934 millions | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 4,440 millions | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 5,020 millions | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 5,885 millions | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 7,611 millions | +29.3% |
| 2014 | 7,165 millions | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 4,781 millions | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 4,945 millions | +3.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 4,945 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,221 millions, 79% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 4,945 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,943 millions, 1.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +265.2% | 100.46 millions | 366.91 millions |
| 1976 | +200.0% | 14.63 millions | 43.9 millions |
| 2008 | +167.4% | 1,260 millions | 3,370 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.53 millions | 9.05 millions | 100.46 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 406.27 millions | 366.91 millions | 445.63 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,467 millions | 461.77 millions | 3,934 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,692 millions | 4,440 millions | 7,611 millions | 7 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0493 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0071 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1746 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar was 4,945 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 7,611 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.05 millions in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Qatar ranks 53rd out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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/