Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Togo
Togo: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 698.51 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Togo, 1992–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Togo stood at 698.51 millions. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 221.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Togo peaked at 698.51 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 174.19 millions, in 1996.
That places Togo 133rd out of 169 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Togo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 179.86 millions | — |
| 1996 | 174.19 millions | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 180.8 millions | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 197.41 millions | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 187.63 millions | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 185.84 millions | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 181.41 millions | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 188.29 millions | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 179 millions | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 178.83 millions | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 205.72 millions | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 213.41 millions | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 217.08 millions | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 267.36 millions | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 306.29 millions | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 343.97 millions | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 394.48 millions | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 396.75 millions | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 461.32 millions | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 534.54 millions | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 556.31 millions | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 602.36 millions | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 698.51 millions | +16.0% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 698.51 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 27% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Togo's 698.51 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,240 millions, 56% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 183.06 millions | 174.19 millions | 197.41 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 200.46 millions | 178.83 millions | 267.36 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 477.17 millions | 306.29 millions | 698.51 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More education data for Togo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.5 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.36 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 51,488 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 40,377 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 113,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 116,788 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 915,214 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4127 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Togo?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Togo was 698.51 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 698.51 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 174.19 millions in 1996.
- How does Togo rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Togo ranks 133rd out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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