Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 251.29 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Burkina Faso, 1978–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Burkina Faso is 251.29 millions, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 32.0% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Burkina Faso peaked at 369.66 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.17 millions, in 1978.
That places Burkina Faso 95th out of 151 countries with data for 2015, 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, US$ in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10.17 millions | — |
| 1980 | 12.07 millions | +18.7% |
| 1983 | 10.47 millions | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 11.59 millions | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 22.85 millions | +97.2% |
| 1994 | 35.22 millions | +54.1% |
| 1996 | 36.76 millions | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 37.65 millions | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 172.36 millions | +357.8% |
| 2006 | 174.04 millions | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 208.28 millions | +19.7% |
| 2010 | 213.65 millions | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 301.57 millions | +41.2% |
| 2012 | 274.39 millions | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 328.23 millions | +19.6% |
| 2014 | 369.66 millions | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 251.29 millions | -32.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.17 millions | 10.17 millions | 10.17 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 14.24 millions | 10.47 millions | 22.85 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 36.54 millions | 35.22 millions | 37.65 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 184.89 millions | 172.36 millions | 208.28 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 289.8 millions | 213.65 millions | 369.66 millions | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Burkina Faso?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Burkina Faso was 251.29 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 369.66 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.17 millions in 1978.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Burkina Faso ranks 95th out of 151 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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/