Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 522.98 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Ghana, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 522.98 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2014.
That represents a change of down 25.4% on the previous year and up 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Ghana peaked at 1,457 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 22.32 millions, in 1981.
That places Ghana 77th out of 151 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, US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 32.45 millions | — |
| 1972 | 37.03 millions | +14.1% |
| 1974 | 36.48 millions | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 52.02 millions | +42.6% |
| 1976 | 31.76 millions | -38.9% |
| 1977 | 32.99 millions | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 22.96 millions | -30.4% |
| 1980 | 30.46 millions | +32.7% |
| 1981 | 22.32 millions | -26.7% |
| 1982 | 26.1 millions | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 63.56 millions | +143.5% |
| 1987 | 45.86 millions | -27.9% |
| 1988 | 42.63 millions | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 118.2 millions | +177.3% |
| 2004 | 265.71 millions | +124.8% |
| 2005 | 314.25 millions | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 396.09 millions | +26.0% |
| 2007 | 467.77 millions | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 567.9 millions | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 457.71 millions | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 550.64 millions | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 1,457 millions | +164.6% |
| 2012 | 1,056 millions | -27.5% |
| 2013 | 700.91 millions | -33.6% |
| 2014 | 522.98 millions | -25.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 522.98 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.78 millions, 2.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 522.98 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.19 millions, 3.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.1 millions | 22.96 millions | 52.02 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 38.49 millions | 22.32 millions | 63.56 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 369.66 millions | 118.2 millions | 567.9 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 857.42 millions | 522.98 millions | 1,457 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More reference data data for Ghana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2805 (2050)
- 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, us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Ghana was 522.98 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,457 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.32 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Ghana ranks 77th out of 151 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.8%. 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, 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/