Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Tanzania
Tanzania: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 2,258 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Tanzania, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Tanzania is 2,258 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Tanzania peaked at 2,533 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 139.78 millions, in 1971.
That places Tanzania 81st 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$ in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 139.78 millions | — |
| 1972 | 147.24 millions | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 169.37 millions | +15.0% |
| 1974 | 183.46 millions | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 288.95 millions | +57.5% |
| 1989 | 216.29 millions | -25.1% |
| 1990 | 213.34 millions | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 295.7 millions | +38.6% |
| 1997 | 300.07 millions | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 274.94 millions | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 900.34 millions | +227.5% |
| 2005 | 963.83 millions | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 878.92 millions | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 1,255 millions | +42.8% |
| 2008 | 1,390 millions | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 1,390 millions | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,678 millions | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 1,598 millions | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 2,533 millions | +58.5% |
| 2018 | 2,258 millions | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 159.96 millions | 139.78 millions | 183.46 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 252.62 millions | 216.29 millions | 288.95 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 271.01 millions | 213.34 millions | 300.07 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,130 millions | 878.92 millions | 1,390 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 2,017 millions | 1,598 millions | 2,533 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Tanzania
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 229,840 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 6 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 54.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 42.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Tanzania?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Tanzania was 2,258 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,533 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.78 millions in 1971.
- How does Tanzania rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Tanzania ranks 81st out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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