Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 571.65 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Zimbabwe, 1979–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Zimbabwe is 571.65 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 496.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 1,492 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 48.1 millions, in 1979.
Zimbabwe ranks 73rd of 151 countries on this measure, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 48.1 millions | — |
| 1980 | 73.53 millions | +52.9% |
| 1981 | 146.24 millions | +98.9% |
| 1983 | 248 millions | +69.6% |
| 1984 | 282.02 millions | +13.7% |
| 1985 | 305.49 millions | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 421.14 millions | +37.9% |
| 1988 | 461.63 millions | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 537.59 millions | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 643 millions | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 1,046 millions | +62.7% |
| 1994 | 1,492 millions | +42.6% |
| 2010 | 95.9 millions | -93.6% |
| 2012 | 487.57 millions | +408.4% |
| 2013 | 533.17 millions | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 571.65 millions | +7.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 571.65 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.78 millions, 2.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 571.65 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.19 millions, 3.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, 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 | +408.4% | 95.9 millions | 487.57 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.1 millions | 48.1 millions | 48.1 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 309.45 millions | 73.53 millions | 537.59 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,060 millions | 643 millions | 1,492 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 422.07 millions | 95.9 millions | 571.65 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, us$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Zimbabwe was 571.65 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,492 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.1 millions in 1979.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 73rd out of 151 countries with data for 2014.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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/