Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 601.9 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Zimbabwe, 1979–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Zimbabwe is 601.9 millions, measured in 2014.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 412.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 3,817 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 105.19 millions, in 1979.
That places Zimbabwe 69th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 105.19 millions | — |
| 1980 | 139.62 millions | +32.7% |
| 1981 | 246.3 millions | +76.4% |
| 1983 | 377.27 millions | +53.2% |
| 1984 | 479.36 millions | +27.1% |
| 1985 | 622.59 millions | +29.9% |
| 1987 | 957.43 millions | +53.8% |
| 1988 | 979.09 millions | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 1,058 millions | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 1,255 millions | +18.7% |
| 1992 | 2,211 millions | +76.2% |
| 1994 | 3,817 millions | +72.6% |
| 2010 | 117.53 millions | -96.9% |
| 2012 | 560.07 millions | +376.5% |
| 2013 | 559.98 millions | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 601.9 millions | +7.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 601.9 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183.83 millions, 3.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 601.9 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 139.93 millions, 4.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +376.5% | 117.53 millions | 560.07 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 105.19 millions | 105.19 millions | 105.19 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 607.44 millions | 139.62 millions | 1,058 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 2,428 millions | 1,255 millions | 3,817 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 459.87 millions | 117.53 millions | 601.9 millions | 4 |
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More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Zimbabwe was 601.9 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3,817 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.19 millions in 1979.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 69th out of 143 countries with data for 2014.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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/