Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Dominica
Dominica: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 48.48 millions in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
48.48 millions
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
162nd
of 169 countries
All-time high
50.21 millions
in 2019
All-time low
16.9 millions
in 1999
Years of data
5
1998–2020
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Dominica, 1998–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Dominica stood at 48.48 millions.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 84.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Dominica peaked at 50.21 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 16.9 millions, in 1999.
Dominica ranks 162nd of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Dominica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 23.66 millions | — |
| 1999 | 16.9 millions | -28.6% |
| 2015 | 26.35 millions | +55.9% |
| 2019 | 50.21 millions | +90.6% |
| 2020 | 48.48 millions | -3.5% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 48.48 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,536 millions, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 48.48 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,357 millions, 2% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.28 millions | 16.9 millions | 23.66 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.28 millions | 26.35 millions | 50.21 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 48.48 millions | 48.48 millions | 48.48 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 159 Bermuda 67.6 millions compare
- 160 Comoros 54.55 millions compare
- 161 Central African Republic 49.57 millions compare
- 163 Guinea-Bissau 48.27 millions compare
- 164 Sao Tome and Principe 46.59 millions compare
- 165 Samoa 45.64 millions compare
More education data for Dominica
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.06 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.05 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 511 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 148 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 679 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4,483 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,427 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Dominica?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Dominica was 48.48 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 50.21 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.9 millions in 1999.
- How does Dominica rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Dominica ranks 162nd out of 169 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Dominica 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