Rwanda vs Uganda: Government expenditure on education, US$
Rwanda
661.38 millions
in 2024
Uganda
655.02 millions
in 2018
Rwanda rank
120th
Uganda rank
121st
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- Rwanda
- Uganda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 661.38 millions against 655.02 millions in Uganda, a difference of 6.36 millions.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 120th and Uganda ranks 121st of 181 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 79.9 millions | 319.98 millions | 240.08 millions | Uganda |
| 2000s | 71.05 millions | 147.66 millions | 76.62 millions | Uganda |
| 2010s | 297.43 millions | 597.28 millions | 299.85 millions | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, Rwanda or Uganda?
- Rwanda, at 661.38 millions against 655.02 millions in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between Rwanda and Uganda?
- 6.36 millions, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Uganda?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1988 to 2018.
- How do Rwanda and Uganda rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Rwanda ranks 120th and Uganda ranks 121st of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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