Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ was 28,085 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Pakistan, 1991–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 28,085 millions for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Pakistan peaked at 31,854 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6,309 millions, in 1991.
Pakistan ranks 36th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6,309 millions | — |
| 1992 | 6,584 millions | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 6,638 millions | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 7,329 millions | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 8,207 millions | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 8,662 millions | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 9,766 millions | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 8,741 millions | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 6,377 millions | -27.0% |
| 2004 | 9,480 millions | +48.7% |
| 2005 | 11,832 millions | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 15,048 millions | +27.2% |
| 2007 | 18,006 millions | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 19,126 millions | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 18,728 millions | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 18,253 millions | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 18,061 millions | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 18,339 millions | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 21,360 millions | +16.5% |
| 2014 | 21,967 millions | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 24,757 millions | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 31,854 millions | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 29,688 millions | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 28,297 millions | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 28,085 millions | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,780 millions | 6,309 millions | 9,766 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 14,085 millions | 6,377 millions | 19,126 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 23,620 millions | 18,061 millions | 31,854 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 28,085 millions | 28,085 millions | 28,085 millions | 1 |
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More education data for Pakistan
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0989 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 445,877 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Pakistan was 28,085 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 31,854 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,309 millions in 1991.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Pakistan ranks 36th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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