Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Eritrea
Eritrea: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 96.73 millions in 2006. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Eritrea, 1996–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Eritrea is 96.73 millions, measured in 2006.
The figure is down 27.1% on the previous year and up 91.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Eritrea peaked at 185.99 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 50.54 millions, in 1996.
Eritrea ranks 154th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 50.54 millions | — |
| 1998 | 161 millions | +218.6% |
| 1999 | 185.99 millions | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 157.55 millions | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 143.5 millions | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 132.61 millions | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 96.73 millions | -27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132.51 millions | 50.54 millions | 185.99 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 132.6 millions | 96.73 millions | 157.55 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 151 Andorra 110.12 millions compare
- 152 Seychelles 109.69 millions compare
- 153 Cayman Islands 99.42 millions
- 155 Vanuatu 90.18 millions compare
- 156 Solomon Islands 86.98 millions compare
- 157 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 80.51 millions compare
More education data for Eritrea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 12,025 (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 58.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 89.73 (2022)
- School enrollment, primary 89.7% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Eritrea?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Eritrea was 96.73 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 185.99 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.54 millions in 1996.
- How does Eritrea rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Eritrea ranks 154th out of 169 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea 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