Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 850.02 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Congo, 1994–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Congo is 850.02 millions, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Congo peaked at 1,301 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 265.88 millions, in 2005.
That places Congo 130th 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 519.01 millions | — |
| 1995 | 424.54 millions | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 396.13 millions | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 382.76 millions | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 347.84 millions | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 298.19 millions | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 265.88 millions | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 1,301 millions | +389.1% |
| 2014 | 907.91 millions | -30.2% |
| 2015 | 754.44 millions | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 992.33 millions | +31.5% |
| 2018 | 850.02 millions | -14.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 850.02 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 33% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Congo's 850.02 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 69% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 446.56 millions | 396.13 millions | 519.01 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 323.67 millions | 265.88 millions | 382.76 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 961.05 millions | 754.44 millions | 1,301 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Congo was 850.02 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,301 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 265.88 millions in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Congo ranks 130th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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