Nepal vs Zambia: Government expenditure on education, US$
Nepal
1,285 millions
in 2018
Zambia
1,247 millions
in 2018
Nepal rank
97th
Zambia rank
98th
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- Nepal
- Zambia
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 1,285 millions against 1,247 millions in Zambia, a difference of 38 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Nepal ahead.
Nepal ranks 97th and Zambia ranks 98th of 181 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 141.4 millions | 67.68 millions | 73.72 millions | Nepal |
| 2000s | 261.26 millions | 146.72 millions | 114.53 millions | Nepal |
| 2010s | 1,036 millions | 995.08 millions | 41.3 millions | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, Nepal or Zambia?
- Nepal, at 1,285 millions against 1,247 millions in Zambia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between Nepal and Zambia?
- 38 millions, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Zambia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
- How do Nepal and Zambia rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Nepal ranks 97th and Zambia ranks 98th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release