Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Benin
Benin: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,076 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Benin, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Benin stood at 1,076 millions.
The figure is down 12.4% on the previous year and up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Benin peaked at 1,228 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 209.84 millions, in 1998.
That places Benin 127th out of 169 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Benin, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 209.84 millions | — |
| 1999 | 214.29 millions | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 255.12 millions | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 307.46 millions | +20.5% |
| 2002 | 298.33 millions | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 332.72 millions | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 401.14 millions | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 435.53 millions | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 450.28 millions | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 451.9 millions | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 567.79 millions | +25.6% |
| 2009 | 650.21 millions | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 800.53 millions | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 868.91 millions | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 895 millions | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 931.3 millions | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 982.41 millions | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 963.82 millions | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 1,228 millions | +27.5% |
| 2018 | 1,076 millions | -12.4% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 1,076 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 42% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Benin's 1,076 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 87% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 212.06 millions | 209.84 millions | 214.29 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 415.05 millions | 255.12 millions | 650.21 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 968.36 millions | 800.53 millions | 1,228 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.56 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 90.39 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Benin?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Benin was 1,076 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1,228 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.84 millions in 1998.
- How does Benin rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Benin ranks 127th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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