Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 4,939 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Tanzania, 1996–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Tanzania is 4,939 millions, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Tanzania peaked at 5,634 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 486.86 millions, in 1998.
Tanzania ranks 79th 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 505.5 millions | — |
| 1997 | 522.37 millions | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 486.86 millions | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 1,771 millions | +263.7% |
| 2005 | 1,946 millions | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 1,831 millions | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 2,694 millions | +47.2% |
| 2008 | 3,066 millions | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 3,125 millions | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 3,796 millions | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 3,492 millions | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 5,634 millions | +61.4% |
| 2018 | 4,939 millions | -12.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 4,939 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 1.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 4,939 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 4.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +263.7% | 486.86 millions | 1,771 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 504.91 millions | 486.86 millions | 522.37 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,405 millions | 1,771 millions | 3,125 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 4,465 millions | 3,492 millions | 5,634 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More education data for Tanzania
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.51 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 83.63 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Tanzania?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Tanzania was 4,939 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 5,634 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 486.86 millions in 1998.
- How does Tanzania rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Tanzania ranks 79th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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