Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Uganda

Uganda: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 135.92 millions in 2014. β—† Volatile

Latest (2014)
135.92 millions
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
107th
of 151 countries
All-time high
199.78 millions
in 2011
All-time low
13.87 millions
in 1971
Years of data
16
1971–2014

Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Uganda, 1971–2014

0501001502001971199220141971: 13.9 millions1973: 15.9 millions1974: 19 millions1975: 27.7 millions1976: 22.3 millions1982: 19.1 millions1983: 20.4 millions1984: 19.9 millions1985: 41.9 millions1988: 193.4 millions2004: 54.3 millions2010: 171.2 millions2011: 199.8 millions2012: 141.9 millions2013: 136 millions2014: 135.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda is 135.92 millions, measured in 2014.

The figure is up 150.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda peaked at 199.78 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.87 millions, in 1971.

That places Uganda 107th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19.76 millions 13.87 millions 27.75 millions 5
1980s 58.92 millions 19.09 millions 193.38 millions 5
2000s 54.33 millions 54.33 millions 54.33 millions 1
2010s 156.94 millions 135.92 millions 199.78 millions 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 104 Cambodia 140.49 millions compare
  2. 105 Gabon 140.48 millions compare
  3. 106 Mongolia 136.53 millions compare
  4. 108 Burkina Faso 123.21 millions compare
  5. 109 Eswatini, Kingdom of 110.7 millions compare
  6. 110 Rwanda 108.79 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places β†’

More reference data data for Uganda

All data for Uganda β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda?
Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda was 135.92 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 199.78 millions in 2011.
What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 13.87 millions in 1971.
How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
Uganda ranks 107th out of 151 countries with data for 2014.
Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 150.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,965 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary 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/