Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 382.42 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana, 1986–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana is 382.42 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 23.1% on the previous year and up 108,162.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana peaked at 385.64 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2001.
That places Ghana 21st out of 154 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 99.4 millions | — |
| 1987 | 103.78 millions | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 107.11 millions | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.3532 millions | — |
| 2005 | 0.2213 millions | -37.3% |
| 2006 | 0.2716 millions | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2901 millions | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 0.2544 millions | -12.3% |
| 2009 | 0.2365 millions | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 0.3148 millions | +33.1% |
| 2011 | 385.64 millions | +122411.9% |
| 2012 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 310.65 millions | — |
| 2014 | 382.42 millions | +23.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 103.43 millions | 99.4 millions | 107.11 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.2325 millions | 0 millions | 0.3532 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 215.8 millions | 0 millions | 385.64 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,540 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 61,018 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 348,297 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 345,166 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -4.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Ghana was 382.42 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 385.64 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Ghana ranks 21st out of 154 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108,162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release