Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) was 185.23 millions in 2016. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, US$ in South Sudan, 2011–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on education, us$ in South Sudan stood at 185.23 millions.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 29.0% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 140th out of 174 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 143.54 millions | — |
| 2013 | 122.24 millions | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 227.1 millions | +85.8% |
| 2015 | 204.62 millions | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 185.23 millions | -9.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 185.23 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 347.5 millions, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 185.23 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418.12 millions, 44% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0059 (2019)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2004 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in South Sudan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in South Sudan was 185.23 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 227.1 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 122.24 millions in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- South Sudan ranks 140th out of 174 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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/