Current education expenditure, primary in Dominica
Dominica: Current education expenditure, primary was 92.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Current education expenditure, primary in Dominica, 2008–2023
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of total expenditure in primary public institutions.
Analysis
Dominica recorded 92.9% for current education expenditure, primary in 2023.
The figure is down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current education expenditure, primary in Dominica peaked at 100.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 80.0%, in 2008.
Dominica ranks 71st of 126 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Current education expenditure, primary in Dominica, year by year
| Year | % of total expenditure in primary public institutions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 80.0% | — |
| 2009 | 99.0% | +23.7% |
| 2011 | 93.5% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 100.0% | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 90.0% | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 92.9% | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.5% | 80.0% | 99.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 94.5% | 90.0% | 100.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 92.9% | 92.9% | 92.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 68 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 93.3% compare
- 69 Ghana 93.1% compare
- 70 Hong Kong, China 93.0% compare
- 72 Czechia 92.8% compare
- 73 Bulgaria 92.7% compare
- 74 Seychelles 92.5% compare
More education data for Dominica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 511 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 148 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 679 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4,483 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,427 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0824 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current education expenditure, primary in Dominica?
- Current education expenditure, primary in Dominica was 92.9% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest current education expenditure, primary recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest current education expenditure, primary recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.0% in 2008.
- How does Dominica rank for current education expenditure, primary?
- Dominica ranks 71st out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is current education expenditure, primary rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominica data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Current education expenditure, primary (% of total expenditure in primary public institutions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).