Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 10,335 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Qatar, 1998–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 10,335 millions for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in 2020.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Qatar peaked at 10,812 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,061 millions, in 2001.
That places Qatar 58th out of 166 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,118 millions | — |
| 1999 | 2,484 millions | +17.2% |
| 2000 | 2,221 millions | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 2,061 millions | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 2,573 millions | +24.9% |
| 2003 | 2,419 millions | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 2,575 millions | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 3,522 millions | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 5,998 millions | +70.3% |
| 2009 | 5,698 millions | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 8,485 millions | +48.9% |
| 2011 | 8,968 millions | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 8,888 millions | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 10,812 millions | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 10,100 millions | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 9,648 millions | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 9,292 millions | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 10,335 millions | +11.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 10,335 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 14,135 millions, 73% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 10,335 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,616 millions, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,301 millions | 2,118 millions | 2,484 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,383 millions | 2,061 millions | 5,998 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,456 millions | 8,485 millions | 10,812 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,335 millions | 10,335 millions | 10,335 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.38 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Qatar was 10,335 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 10,812 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,061 millions in 2001.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Qatar ranks 58th out of 166 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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