Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 5,676 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Ethiopia, 1993–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 5,676 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2014.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 341.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Ethiopia peaked at 5,694 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 408.95 millions, in 1993.
Ethiopia ranks 76th of 169 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 408.95 millions | — |
| 1996 | 637.51 millions | +55.9% |
| 1997 | 725.46 millions | +13.8% |
| 2000 | 1,144 millions | +57.8% |
| 2001 | 1,182 millions | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 1,285 millions | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 2,687 millions | +109.1% |
| 2007 | 3,048 millions | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 3,462 millions | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 3,196 millions | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 3,558 millions | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 4,945 millions | +39.0% |
| 2012 | 5,694 millions | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 5,081 millions | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 5,676 millions | +11.7% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 5,676 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,240 millions, 4.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 5,676 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 4.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +109.1% | 1,285 millions | 2,687 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 590.64 millions | 408.95 millions | 725.46 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,286 millions | 1,144 millions | 3,462 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 4,991 millions | 3,558 millions | 5,694 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 74.92 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 77.54 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Ethiopia?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Ethiopia was 5,676 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,694 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 408.95 millions in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Ethiopia ranks 76th out of 169 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 341.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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