Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ was 1,041 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 1,041 millions for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in 2014.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 462.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 2,818 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 185.15 millions, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 71st of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,559 millions | — |
| 1994 | 2,818 millions | +80.7% |
| 2010 | 185.15 millions | -93.4% |
| 2012 | 887.71 millions | +379.5% |
| 2013 | 954.78 millions | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 1,041 millions | +9.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1,041 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 722.56 millions, 1.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1,041 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 367.51 millions, 2.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,189 millions | 1,559 millions | 2,818 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 767.1 millions | 185.15 millions | 1,041 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, ppp$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe was 1,041 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 2,818 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 185.15 millions in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 71st out of 134 countries with data for 2014.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in 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 PPP$. 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/