Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 2,927 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Ethiopia, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ethiopia stood at 2,927 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 us$ in Ethiopia peaked at 2,947 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 110.61 millions, in 1971.
That places Ethiopia 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2014, 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 US$ in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 110.61 millions | — |
| 1972 | 129.31 millions | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 243.76 millions | +88.5% |
| 1978 | 224.33 millions | -8.0% |
| 1979 | 238.73 millions | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 213.96 millions | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 232.95 millions | +8.9% |
| 1982 | 269.7 millions | +15.8% |
| 1983 | 296.62 millions | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 294.54 millions | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 316.71 millions | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 257.38 millions | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 308.74 millions | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 450.86 millions | +46.0% |
| 1997 | 503.83 millions | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 761.9 millions | +51.2% |
| 2001 | 769.53 millions | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 818.13 millions | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 1,560 millions | +90.7% |
| 2007 | 1,716 millions | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 1,898 millions | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 1,719 millions | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 1,902 millions | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 2,612 millions | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 2,947 millions | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 2,587 millions | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 2,927 millions | +13.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 189.35 millions | 110.61 millions | 243.76 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 268.84 millions | 213.96 millions | 316.71 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 421.14 millions | 308.74 millions | 503.83 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,320 millions | 761.9 millions | 1,898 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,595 millions | 1,902 millions | 2,947 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 71 Luxembourg 3,302 millions compare
- 72 Croatia 3,116 millions compare
- 73 Côte d'Ivoire 3,048 millions compare
- 75 Tunisia 2,842 millions compare
- 76 Serbia 2,769 millions compare
- 77 Turkmenistan 2,659 millions
More education data for Ethiopia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 338,716 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 38.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 84.42 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 84.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ethiopia?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Ethiopia was 2,927 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,947 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 110.61 millions in 1971.
- How does Ethiopia rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Ethiopia ranks 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release