Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Botswana
Botswana: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 187.91 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Botswana, 1971–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 187.91 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2009.
That represents a change of down 23.9% on the previous year and down 34.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Botswana peaked at 287.25 millions in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.24 millions, in 1971.
That places Botswana 97th out of 151 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.87 millions | 2.24 millions | 18.24 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 25.98 millions | 17.57 millions | 39.18 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 60.78 millions | 45.14 millions | 76.42 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 240.69 millions | 187.91 millions | 287.25 millions | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Botswana?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Botswana was 187.91 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 287.25 millions in 2005.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 millions in 1971.
- How does Botswana rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Botswana ranks 97th out of 151 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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 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/