Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 297.67 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
297.67 millions
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
138th
of 174 countries
All-time high
322.14 millions
in 2021
All-time low
45.63 millions
in 2001
Years of data
21
2000–2022
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Sierra Leone, 2000–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 297.67 millions for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 266.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sierra Leone peaked at 322.14 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 45.63 millions, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 138th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 108.33 millions | — |
| 2001 | 45.63 millions | -57.9% |
| 2002 | 59.59 millions | +30.6% |
| 2003 | 59.88 millions | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 60.82 millions | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 57.23 millions | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 51.89 millions | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 51.47 millions | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 61.97 millions | +20.4% |
| 2010 | 59.84 millions | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 66.74 millions | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 81.23 millions | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 81.76 millions | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 83.91 millions | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 90.86 millions | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 152.97 millions | +68.4% |
| 2018 | 233.25 millions | +52.5% |
| 2019 | 256.21 millions | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 290.81 millions | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 322.14 millions | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 297.67 millions | -7.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 297.67 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 560.23 millions, 53% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 297.67 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 524.58 millions, 57% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.87 millions | 45.63 millions | 108.33 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 122.98 millions | 59.84 millions | 256.21 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 303.54 millions | 290.81 millions | 322.14 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sierra Leone?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Sierra Leone was 297.67 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 322.14 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.63 millions in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Sierra Leone ranks 138th out of 174 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release