Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Niger
Niger: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 976.64 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
976.64 millions
Change on year
up 46.3%
World rank
128th
of 169 countries
All-time high
1,139 millions
in 2014
All-time low
127.04 millions
in 1990
Years of data
25
1990–2018
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Niger, 1990–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Niger recorded 976.64 millions for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.3% on the previous year and up 131.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger peaked at 1,139 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 127.04 millions, in 1990.
Niger ranks 128th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Niger, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 127.04 millions | — |
| 1991 | 145.51 millions | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 147.5 millions | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 139.47 millions | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 159.16 millions | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 171.22 millions | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 160.63 millions | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 223.64 millions | +39.2% |
| 2000 | 225.63 millions | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 219.97 millions | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 246.87 millions | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 207.47 millions | -16.0% |
| 2006 | 341.4 millions | +64.5% |
| 2007 | 426.14 millions | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 422.69 millions | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 531.22 millions | +25.7% |
| 2010 | 476.36 millions | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 562.67 millions | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 660.39 millions | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 777.43 millions | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 1,139 millions | +46.5% |
| 2015 | 1,049 millions | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 727.37 millions | -30.6% |
| 2017 | 667.67 millions | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 976.64 millions | +46.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 976.64 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,240 millions, 79% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Niger's 976.64 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 79% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 159.27 millions | 127.04 millions | 223.64 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 327.67 millions | 207.47 millions | 531.22 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 781.79 millions | 476.36 millions | 1,139 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More education data for Niger
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 58.27 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.59 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Niger was 976.64 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 1,139 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 127.04 millions in 1990.
- How does Niger rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Niger ranks 128th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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