Ethiopia vs Zambia: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Ethiopia
668.24 millions
in 2014
Zambia
649.93 millions
in 2017
Ethiopia rank
73rd
Zambia rank
74th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Ethiopia
- Zambia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 668.24 millions against 649.93 millions in Zambia, a difference of 18.31 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Zambia ahead.
Ethiopia ranks 73rd and Zambia ranks 74th of 154 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ethiopia averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.64 millions | 53.85 millions | 22.21 millions | Zambia |
| 1980s | 69.73 millions | 60.07 millions | 9.65 millions | Ethiopia |
| 1990s | 113.72 millions | 24.43 millions | 89.29 millions | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Ethiopia or Zambia?
- Ethiopia, at 668.24 millions against 649.93 millions in Zambia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Ethiopia and Zambia?
- 18.31 millions, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Zambia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1993.
- How do Ethiopia and Zambia rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Ethiopia ranks 73rd and Zambia ranks 74th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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