Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level was 593.85 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo is 593.85 millions, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8,180.7% on the previous year and up 2,077.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 593.85 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1980.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 14th out of 157 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1983 | 0 millions | — |
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1985 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0.4725 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 27.27 millions | — |
| 2013 | 7.17 millions | -73.7% |
| 2015 | 593.85 millions | +8180.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 593.85 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.2714 millions, 2188.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0525 millions | 0 millions | 0.4725 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 209.43 millions | 7.17 millions | 593.85 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo was 593.85 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 593.85 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1980.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 14th out of 157 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,077.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release