Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Comoros
Comoros: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 27.48 millions in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
27.48 millions
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
169th
of 174 countries
All-time high
32.93 millions
in 2008
All-time low
12.03 millions
in 1998
Years of data
8
1998–2015
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Comoros, 1998–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Comoros is 27.48 millions, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Comoros peaked at 32.93 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 12.03 millions, in 1998.
Comoros ranks 169th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Comoros, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12.03 millions | — |
| 2002 | 14.61 millions | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 32.93 millions | +125.4% |
| 2011 | 24.9 millions | -24.4% |
| 2012 | 25.7 millions | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 24.28 millions | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 29.05 millions | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 27.48 millions | -5.4% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 27.48 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 806.8 millions, 3% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 27.48 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 524.58 millions, 5% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.03 millions | 12.03 millions | 12.03 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 23.77 millions | 14.61 millions | 32.93 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 26.28 millions | 24.28 millions | 29.05 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 166 Samoa 34.22 millions compare
- 167 Central African Republic 33.6 millions compare
- 168 Dominica 28.32 millions compare
- 170 Guinea-Bissau 27.2 millions compare
- 171 Saint Kitts and Nevis 25.55 millions compare
- 172 Marshall Islands 20.79 millions compare
More education data for Comoros
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 79.48 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 79.35 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,728 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,170 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,525 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,620 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,764 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 102,152 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Comoros?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Comoros was 27.48 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 32.93 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.03 millions in 1998.
- How does Comoros rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Comoros ranks 169th out of 174 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release