Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Niger
Niger: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 1,337 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
1,337 millions
Change on year
up 43.4%
World rank
124th
of 166 countries
All-time high
1,592 millions
in 2014
All-time low
269.33 millions
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2018
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Niger, 1990–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Niger stood at 1,337 millions.
That represents a change of up 43.4% on the previous year and up 121.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Niger peaked at 1,592 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 269.33 millions, in 1990.
Niger ranks 124th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 269.33 millions | — |
| 1991 | 298.39 millions | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 295.74 millions | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 273.17 millions | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 305.22 millions | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 321.6 millions | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 296.28 millions | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 395.4 millions | +33.5% |
| 2000 | 390.09 millions | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 371.92 millions | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 411.01 millions | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 338.74 millions | -17.6% |
| 2006 | 510.56 millions | +50.7% |
| 2007 | 620.48 millions | +21.5% |
| 2008 | 603.81 millions | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 754.2 millions | +24.9% |
| 2010 | 668.19 millions | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 773.31 millions | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 885.22 millions | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 1,079 millions | +21.9% |
| 2014 | 1,592 millions | +47.5% |
| 2015 | 1,461 millions | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 1,019 millions | -30.3% |
| 2017 | 932.29 millions | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 1,337 millions | +43.4% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1,337 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,457 millions, 92% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1,337 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,457 millions, 92% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 306.89 millions | 269.33 millions | 395.4 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 500.1 millions | 338.74 millions | 754.2 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,083 millions | 668.19 millions | 1,592 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 121 Madagascar 1,457 millions compare
- 122 Tajikistan 1,449 millions compare
- 123 Laos 1,386 millions compare
- 125 Sierra Leone 1,324 millions compare
- 126 Guinea 1,319 millions compare
- 127 Benin 1,271 millions compare
More education data for Niger
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 58.27 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.59 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Niger?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Niger was 1,337 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 1,592 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 269.33 millions in 1990.
- How does Niger rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Niger ranks 124th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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