Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Burundi
Burundi: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 600.98 millions in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Burundi, 1990–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Burundi is 600.98 millions, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Burundi peaked at 600.98 millions in 2025 and was at its lowest, 88.86 millions, in 2000.
Burundi ranks 136th of 169 countries on this measure, 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 91.45 millions | — |
| 1991 | 103.23 millions | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 116.18 millions | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 131.39 millions | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 135.69 millions | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 103.5 millions | -23.7% |
| 1999 | 92.22 millions | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 88.86 millions | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 101.78 millions | +14.5% |
| 2002 | 111.72 millions | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 150.97 millions | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 152.37 millions | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 268.84 millions | +76.4% |
| 2009 | 333.76 millions | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 389.84 millions | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 386.07 millions | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 396.84 millions | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 430.21 millions | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 530.75 millions | +23.4% |
| 2015 | 561.29 millions | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 407.11 millions | -27.5% |
| 2017 | 417.14 millions | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 453.81 millions | +8.8% |
| 2025 | 600.98 millions | +32.4% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 600.98 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,240 millions, 48% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 600.98 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 48% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110.52 millions | 91.45 millions | 135.69 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 172.61 millions | 88.86 millions | 333.76 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 441.45 millions | 386.07 millions | 561.29 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 600.98 millions | 600.98 millions | 600.98 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 75.11 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 73.53 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Burundi?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Burundi was 600.98 millions in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 600.98 millions in 2025.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.86 millions in 2000.
- How does Burundi rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Burundi ranks 136th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release