Government expenditure on education, US$ in Tonga
Tonga: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 7.92 millions in 2004. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Tonga, 1972–2004
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga is 7.92 millions, measured in 2004.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga peaked at 11.86 millions in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.7168 millions, in 1972.
Tonga ranks 173rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7168 millions | 0.7168 millions | 0.7168 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 6.3 millions | 6.3 millions | 6.3 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 11.08 millions | 10.3 millions | 11.86 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.26 millions | 6.87 millions | 9.72 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 170 Saint Kitts and Nevis 24.4 millions compare
- 171 Guinea-Bissau 22.3 millions compare
- 172 Sao Tome and Principe 21.74 millions compare
- 174 Kiribati 7.56 millions compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga was 7.92 millions in 2004, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 11.86 millions in 1998.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7168 millions in 1972.
- How does Tonga rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Tonga ranks 173rd out of 174 countries with data for 2004.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tonga 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/