Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 28,085 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Pakistan, 1991–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Pakistan is 28,085 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Pakistan peaked at 28,085 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,488 millions, in 1991.
That places Pakistan 37th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3,488 millions | — |
| 1992 | 3,764 millions | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 3,881 millions | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 4,386 millions | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 5,017 millions | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 5,406 millions | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 6,206 millions | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 5,714 millions | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 4,228 millions | -26.0% |
| 2004 | 6,806 millions | +61.0% |
| 2005 | 8,723 millions | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 11,442 millions | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 14,113 millions | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 15,397 millions | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 15,367 millions | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 15,070 millions | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 15,093 millions | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 15,641 millions | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 18,798 millions | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 19,420 millions | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 22,050 millions | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 27,198 millions | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 26,262 millions | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 25,028 millions | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 28,085 millions | +12.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 28,085 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 10.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 28,085 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,535 millions, 3.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,733 millions | 3,488 millions | 6,206 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 10,868 millions | 4,228 millions | 15,397 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 20,507 millions | 15,070 millions | 27,198 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 28,085 millions | 28,085 millions | 28,085 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.08 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.07 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Pakistan was 28,085 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 28,085 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,488 millions in 1991.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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