Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 503.02 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ghana, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana is 503.02 millions, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana peaked at 1,584 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 57.44 millions, in 1981.
That places Ghana 74th out of 143 countries with data for 2014, 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 primary education, constant US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 161.87 millions | — |
| 1972 | 178.12 millions | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 172.6 millions | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 224.01 millions | +29.8% |
| 1976 | 123.37 millions | -44.9% |
| 1977 | 125.6 millions | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 73.22 millions | -41.7% |
| 1980 | 86.27 millions | +17.8% |
| 1981 | 57.44 millions | -33.4% |
| 1982 | 68.25 millions | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 129.65 millions | +90.0% |
| 1987 | 110.63 millions | -14.7% |
| 1988 | 106.07 millions | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 494.83 millions | +366.5% |
| 2004 | 772.78 millions | +56.2% |
| 2005 | 801 millions | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 564.83 millions | -29.5% |
| 2007 | 573.77 millions | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 659.91 millions | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 612.34 millions | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 641.32 millions | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 1,584 millions | +147.0% |
| 2012 | 1,196 millions | -24.5% |
| 2013 | 563.38 millions | -52.9% |
| 2014 | 503.02 millions | -10.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 503.02 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.83 millions, 2.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 503.02 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 139.93 millions, 3.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +366.5% | 106.07 millions | 494.83 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 151.26 millions | 73.22 millions | 224.01 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 93.05 millions | 57.44 millions | 129.65 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 639.92 millions | 494.83 millions | 801 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 897.45 millions | 503.02 millions | 1,584 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More reference data data for Ghana
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1989 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana was 503.02 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,584 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.44 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Ghana ranks 74th out of 143 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). 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$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. 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/