Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Zambia
Zambia: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ was 511.07 millions in 2017. β Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ in Zambia, 1991β2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 511.07 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in 2017.
That represents a change of up 24.1% on the previous year and up 684.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Zambia peaked at 627.27 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 39.48 millions, in 1993.
That places Zambia 89th out of 135 countries with data for 2017, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.1 millions | 39.48 millions | 62.05 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 73.66 millions | 65.17 millions | 79.01 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 516.74 millions | 411.87 millions | 627.27 millions | 3 |
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- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Zambia?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ in Zambia was 511.07 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 627.27 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.48 millions in 1993.
- How does Zambia rank for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
- Zambia ranks 89th out of 135 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 684.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary 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/