Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 2,189 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Rwanda, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Rwanda stood at 2,189 millions. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 211.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Rwanda peaked at 2,189 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 171.86 millions, in 2000.
That places Rwanda 103rd out of 169 countries with data for 2024, 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$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 174.21 millions | — |
| 2000 | 171.86 millions | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 267.85 millions | +55.9% |
| 2007 | 410.61 millions | +53.3% |
| 2008 | 408.86 millions | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 578 millions | +41.4% |
| 2011 | 594.34 millions | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 660.49 millions | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 747 millions | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 703.99 millions | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 695.33 millions | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 711.97 millions | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 695.12 millions | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 738.1 millions | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 1,669 millions | +126.1% |
| 2022 | 1,731 millions | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 2,081 millions | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 2,189 millions | +5.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2,189 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,240 millions, 1.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2,189 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 1.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +126.1% | 738.1 millions | 1,669 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 174.21 millions | 174.21 millions | 174.21 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 314.8 millions | 171.86 millions | 410.61 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 680.48 millions | 578 millions | 747 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,918 millions | 1,669 millions | 2,189 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Rwanda was 2,189 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2,189 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 171.86 millions in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Rwanda ranks 103rd out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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