Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 991.9 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Mozambique, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mozambique is 991.9 millions, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mozambique peaked at 1,005 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 85.05 millions, in 1998.
That places Mozambique 105th out of 174 countries with data for 2018, 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$ (millions) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 85.05 millions | — |
| 1999 | 139.45 millions | +64.0% |
| 2004 | 244.3 millions | +75.2% |
| 2005 | 313.31 millions | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 333.43 millions | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 746.13 millions | +123.8% |
| 2013 | 863.59 millions | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 1,005 millions | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 975.73 millions | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 991.9 millions | +1.7% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 991.9 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 560.23 millions, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 991.9 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 524.58 millions, 1.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 112.25 millions | 85.05 millions | 139.45 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 297.01 millions | 244.3 millions | 333.43 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 916.49 millions | 746.13 millions | 1,005 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.16 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mozambique?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Mozambique was 991.9 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1,005 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.05 millions in 1998.
- How does Mozambique rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Mozambique ranks 105th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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