Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 6,429 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Qatar, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Qatar stood at 6,429 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Qatar peaked at 7,802 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 322.54 millions, in 1976.
Qatar ranks 53rd of 174 countries on this measure, 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 364.8 millions | — |
| 1972 | 360 millions | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 426.09 millions | +18.4% |
| 1976 | 322.54 millions | -24.3% |
| 1977 | 394.09 millions | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 514.93 millions | +30.7% |
| 1998 | 1,318 millions | +155.9% |
| 1999 | 1,792 millions | +36.0% |
| 2000 | 1,603 millions | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 1,487 millions | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 1,857 millions | +24.9% |
| 2003 | 1,746 millions | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 1,858 millions | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 2,541 millions | +36.8% |
| 2008 | 4,328 millions | +70.3% |
| 2009 | 4,112 millions | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 6,123 millions | +48.9% |
| 2011 | 6,472 millions | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 6,414 millions | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,802 millions | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 7,289 millions | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 6,001 millions | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 5,780 millions | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 6,429 millions | +11.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 6,429 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,845 millions, 82% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 6,429 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,646 millions, 1.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +155.9% | 514.93 millions | 1,318 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 397.07 millions | 322.54 millions | 514.93 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,555 millions | 1,318 millions | 1,792 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,441 millions | 1,487 millions | 4,328 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 6,554 millions | 5,780 millions | 7,802 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,429 millions | 6,429 millions | 6,429 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 us$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Qatar was 6,429 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 7,802 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 322.54 millions in 1976.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Qatar ranks 53rd out of 174 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release