Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Albania
Albania: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,805 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Albania, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Albania stood at 1,805 millions. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 22.4% on the previous year and up 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Albania peaked at 1,805 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 216.91 millions, in 1994.
Albania ranks 109th of 169 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Albania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 216.91 millions | — |
| 1995 | 278.06 millions | +28.2% |
| 1996 | 295.06 millions | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 289.09 millions | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 334.29 millions | +15.6% |
| 1999 | 387.77 millions | +16.0% |
| 2000 | 409.14 millions | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 455.21 millions | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 443.41 millions | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 476.98 millions | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 530.28 millions | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 579.63 millions | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 627.14 millions | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 708.8 millions | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 1,083 millions | +52.8% |
| 2015 | 1,155 millions | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 1,376 millions | +19.2% |
| 2017 | 1,325 millions | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,634 millions | +23.3% |
| 2020 | 1,369 millions | -16.2% |
| 2021 | 1,363 millions | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1,474 millions | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 1,805 millions | +22.4% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 1,805 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,536 millions, 40% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Albania's 1,805 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,470 millions, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300.2 millions | 216.91 millions | 387.77 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 528.82 millions | 409.14 millions | 708.8 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,315 millions | 1,083 millions | 1,634 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,503 millions | 1,363 millions | 1,805 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More education data for Albania
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.17 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.51 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,080 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,024 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 34,654 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 32,057 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 208,738 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 141,089 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Albania?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Albania was 1,805 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,805 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 216.91 millions in 1994.
- How does Albania rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Albania ranks 109th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release