Government expenditure on education, US$ in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 284.42 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Rwanda, 1977–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda is 284.42 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda peaked at 363 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16.05 millions, in 1977.
That places Rwanda 134th out of 174 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.12 millions | 16.05 millions | 27.08 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 68.18 millions | 33.46 millions | 90.11 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 83.22 millions | 83.22 millions | 83.22 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 127.39 millions | 71.05 millions | 181.41 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 297.46 millions | 262.8 millions | 363 millions | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda was 284.42 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 363 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.05 millions in 1977.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Rwanda ranks 134th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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/