Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending was 2.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.62
Change on year
down 46.5%
World rank
163rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.59
in 2021
All-time low
1.45
in 2008
Years of data
23
2000–2023

Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone, 2000–2023

1234562000201120232000: 4.92001: 2.22002: 2.32003: 2.12004: 22005: 1.82007: 1.52008: 1.52009: 1.72010: 1.62011: 1.62012: 1.82013: 1.62014: 1.72015: 3.22016: 1.82017: 32018: 4.52019: 4.72020: 5.32021: 5.62022: 4.92023: 2.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone is 2.62, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 46.5% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone peaked at 5.59 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.45, in 2008.

That places Sierra Leone 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 4.95 —
2001 2.23 -55.0%
2002 2.3 +3.2%
2003 2.11 -8.2%
2004 2.01 -4.6%
2005 1.81 -9.8%
2007 1.52 -16.2%
2008 1.45 -4.3%
2009 1.72 +18.6%
2010 1.57 -9.2%
2011 1.62 +3.2%
2012 1.78 +10.1%
2013 1.56 -12.2%
2014 1.74 +11.3%
2015 3.22 +85.2%
2016 1.85 -42.6%
2017 3.02 +63.1%
2018 4.47 +48.2%
2019 4.65 +4.1%
2020 5.35 +14.9%
2021 5.59 +4.6%
2022 4.91 -12.3%
2023 2.62 -46.5%

Sierra Leone compared with similar countries

  • Sierra Leone's 2.62 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.81, 93% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Sierra Leone's 2.62 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.2, 82% of the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.23 1.45 4.95 9
2010s 2.55 1.56 4.65 10
2020s 4.62 2.62 5.59 4

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 160 Gambia 2.81 compare
  2. 161 Malawi 2.75 compare
  3. 162 Bahamas 2.74 compare
  4. 164 Uganda 2.56 compare
  5. 165 Liechtenstein 2.56 compare
  6. 166 Thailand 2.52 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 Sierra Leone?
Primary edu spending vs overall edu spending in Sierra Leone was 2.62 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest primary edu spending vs overall edu spending recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 5.59 in 2021.
What is the lowest primary edu spending vs overall edu spending recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 1.45 in 2008.
How does Sierra Leone rank for primary edu spending vs overall edu spending?
Sierra Leone ranks 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
Is primary edu spending vs overall edu spending rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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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