Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 8,235 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Ethiopia, 1993–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Ethiopia stood at 8,235 millions.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 257.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Ethiopia peaked at 8,291 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 868.71 millions, in 1993.
Ethiopia ranks 66th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 868.71 millions | — |
| 1996 | 1,269 millions | +46.0% |
| 1997 | 1,418 millions | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 2,144 millions | +51.2% |
| 2001 | 2,165 millions | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 2,302 millions | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 4,389 millions | +90.7% |
| 2007 | 4,829 millions | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 5,340 millions | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 4,838 millions | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 5,352 millions | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 7,349 millions | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 8,291 millions | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 7,280 millions | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 8,235 millions | +13.1% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 8,235 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,457 millions, 5.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 8,235 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,457 millions, 5.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +90.7% | 2,302 millions | 4,389 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,185 millions | 868.71 millions | 1,418 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 3,715 millions | 2,144 millions | 5,340 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 7,301 millions | 5,352 millions | 8,291 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 74.92 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 77.54 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Ethiopia?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Ethiopia was 8,235 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,291 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 868.71 millions in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Ethiopia ranks 66th out of 166 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release