Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Armenia
Armenia: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,557 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Armenia, 1996–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Armenia is 1,557 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 105.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Armenia peaked at 1,557 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 116.46 millions, in 1996.
That places Armenia 113th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Armenia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 116.46 millions | — |
| 1999 | 168.25 millions | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 226.03 millions | +34.3% |
| 2001 | 225.6 millions | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 224.22 millions | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 261.88 millions | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 344.5 millions | +31.5% |
| 2005 | 441.35 millions | +28.1% |
| 2006 | 515.73 millions | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 669.5 millions | +29.8% |
| 2008 | 766.65 millions | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 802.14 millions | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 701.9 millions | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 725.77 millions | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 749.77 millions | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 757.23 millions | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 659.41 millions | -12.9% |
| 2015 | 822.56 millions | +24.7% |
| 2016 | 872.38 millions | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 973.36 millions | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 1,178 millions | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 1,305 millions | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 1,418 millions | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 1,557 millions | +9.8% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 1,557 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,536 millions, 34% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 1,557 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,470 millions, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 142.35 millions | 116.46 millions | 168.25 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 447.76 millions | 224.22 millions | 802.14 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 782.8 millions | 659.41 millions | 973.36 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,365 millions | 1,178 millions | 1,557 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
More education data for Armenia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.91 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.92 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 22,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 581 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 31,629 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,649 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 290,201 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160,885 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Armenia?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Armenia was 1,557 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,557 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 116.46 millions in 1996.
- How does Armenia rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Armenia ranks 113th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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