Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea

Eritrea: Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending was 2.13 in 2006. ▼ Falling

Latest (2006)
2.13
Change on year
down 32.5%
World rank
177th
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.26
in 1999
All-time low
1.64
in 1996
Years of data
7
1996–2006

Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea, 1996–2006

23451996200120061996: 1.61998: 4.61999: 5.32001: 42002: 3.52004: 3.12006: 2.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea is 2.13, measured in 2006.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.5% on the previous year and up 29.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea peaked at 5.26 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.64, in 1996.

Eritrea ranks 177th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea, year by year

Annual values for Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea, 1996 to 2006.
Year Value Change
1996 1.64 —
1998 4.62 +182.0%
1999 5.26 +13.9%
2001 4.05 -23.1%
2002 3.52 -12.9%
2004 3.15 -10.6%
2006 2.13 -32.5%

Eritrea compared with similar countries

  • Eritrea's 2.13 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.81, 76% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Eritrea's 2.13 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.2, 66% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.84 1.64 5.26 3
2000s 3.21 2.13 4.05 4

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 174 Liberia 2.27 compare
  2. 175 Singapore 2.19 compare
  3. 176 Cambodia 2.18 compare
  4. 178 Bangladesh 2.03 compare
  5. 179 Sudan 2.02 compare
  6. 180 Guinea-Bissau 2.01 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea?
Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Eritrea was 2.13 in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest primary edu spending vs overall edu spending recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 5.26 in 1999.
What is the lowest primary edu spending vs overall edu spending recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 1.64 in 1996.
How does Eritrea rank for primary edu spending vs overall edu spending?
Eritrea ranks 177th out of 199 countries with data for 2006.
Is primary edu spending vs overall edu spending rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Eritrea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 5,140 data points, 1970–2025
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