Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mozambique
Mozambique: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 2,073 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mozambique, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 2,073 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2018.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 234.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mozambique peaked at 2,187 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 131.9 millions, in 1998.
That places Mozambique 104th out of 169 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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$ in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 131.9 millions | — |
| 1999 | 219.34 millions | +66.3% |
| 2004 | 427.29 millions | +94.8% |
| 2005 | 565.17 millions | +32.3% |
| 2006 | 620.02 millions | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 1,455 millions | +134.7% |
| 2013 | 1,684 millions | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 2,187 millions | +29.9% |
| 2017 | 1,982 millions | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 2,073 millions | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 175.62 millions | 131.9 millions | 219.34 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 537.49 millions | 427.29 millions | 620.02 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,876 millions | 1,455 millions | 2,187 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Mozambique
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 133,644 (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 53.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 44.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 119.16 (2022)
- School enrollment, primary 119.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mozambique?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mozambique was 2,073 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 2,187 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 131.9 millions in 1998.
- How does Mozambique rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Mozambique ranks 104th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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