Government expenditure on education, US$ in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 814.5 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
814.5 millions
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
116th
of 181 countries
All-time high
2,904 millions
in 2000
All-time low
20.29 millions
in 1971
Years of data
18
1971–2017
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Afghanistan, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on education, us$ in Afghanistan stood at 814.5 millions.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Afghanistan peaked at 2,904 millions in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20.29 millions, in 1971.
That places Afghanistan 116th out of 181 countries with data for 2017, 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, US$ in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20.29 millions | — |
| 1972 | 20.46 millions | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 22.78 millions | +11.4% |
| 1975 | 28.09 millions | +23.3% |
| 1979 | 57.41 millions | +104.4% |
| 1980 | 68.08 millions | +18.6% |
| 1981 | 69.53 millions | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 60.18 millions | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 44.6 millions | -25.9% |
| 2000 | 2,904 millions | +6410.7% |
| 2010 | 551.73 millions | -81.0% |
| 2011 | 616.41 millions | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 518.43 millions | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 695.95 millions | +34.2% |
| 2014 | 757.41 millions | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 622.97 millions | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 823.21 millions | +32.1% |
| 2017 | 814.5 millions | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.81 millions | 20.29 millions | 57.41 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 60.6 millions | 44.6 millions | 69.53 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,904 millions | 2,904 millions | 2,904 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 675.08 millions | 518.43 millions | 823.21 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 113 Bahrain 824.6 millions compare
- 114 Trinidad and Tobago 824.22 millions compare
- 115 Mauritania 819.36 millions compare
- 117 Mozambique 809.4 millions compare
- 118 Namibia 736.86 millions compare
- 119 Albania 727.97 millions compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 163,167 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 1 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Afghanistan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Afghanistan was 814.5 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,904 millions in 2000.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.29 millions in 1971.
- How does Afghanistan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Afghanistan ranks 116th out of 181 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release