Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 96.73 millions in 2006. ▲ Rising
Latest (2006)
96.73 millions
Change on year
down 27.1%
World rank
154th
of 169 countries
All-time high
185.99 millions
in 1999
All-time low
50.54 millions
in 1996
Years of data
7
1996–2006
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$ (millions) (expenditure 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% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 96.73 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,240 millions, 8% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 96.73 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 8% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
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
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 56.5 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.62 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,725 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23,881 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 28,835 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 26,792 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 266,829 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 398,090 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7908 % change on previous year (2018)
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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February 2026 Data Release