Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 7,422 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Qatar, 1998–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Qatar stood at 7,422 millions.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Qatar peaked at 12,696 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,755 millions, in 1998.
Qatar ranks 66th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,755 millions | — |
| 1999 | 2,131 millions | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 1,933 millions | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 1,834 millions | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 2,342 millions | +27.7% |
| 2003 | 2,236 millions | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2,427 millions | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 3,408 millions | +40.4% |
| 2008 | 6,338 millions | +86.0% |
| 2009 | 6,137 millions | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 9,195 millions | +49.8% |
| 2011 | 9,837 millions | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 9,951 millions | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 12,696 millions | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 11,691 millions | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 7,506 millions | -35.8% |
| 2019 | 7,953 millions | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 7,422 millions | -6.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 7,422 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,076 millions, 61% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 7,422 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,535 millions, 99% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,943 millions | 1,755 millions | 2,131 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,332 millions | 1,834 millions | 6,338 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,833 millions | 7,506 millions | 12,696 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 7,422 millions | 7,422 millions | 7,422 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.38 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Qatar was 7,422 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 12,696 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,755 millions in 1998.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Qatar ranks 66th out of 169 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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