Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Armenia
Armenia: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 587.38 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Armenia, 1996–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 587.38 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 20.8% on the previous year and up 99.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Armenia peaked at 587.38 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 29.52 millions, in 1996.
That places Armenia 123rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, 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$ (millions) (education US) in Armenia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 29.52 millions | — |
| 1999 | 41.25 millions | +39.7% |
| 2000 | 53 millions | +28.5% |
| 2001 | 52.31 millions | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 50.74 millions | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 60.21 millions | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 88.94 millions | +47.7% |
| 2005 | 132.9 millions | +49.4% |
| 2006 | 173.39 millions | +30.5% |
| 2007 | 277.93 millions | +60.3% |
| 2008 | 370 millions | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 332.15 millions | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 300.87 millions | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 318.85 millions | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 294.42 millions | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 294.74 millions | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 260.89 millions | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 296.12 millions | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 290.88 millions | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 312.12 millions | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 342.03 millions | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 384.15 millions | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 486.26 millions | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 587.38 millions | +20.8% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 587.38 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 31% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 587.38 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 12% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.38 millions | 29.52 millions | 41.25 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 159.16 millions | 50.74 millions | 370 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 296.11 millions | 260.89 millions | 318.85 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 449.95 millions | 342.03 millions | 587.38 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
More education data for Armenia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.91 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.92 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 22,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 581 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 31,629 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,649 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 290,201 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160,885 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Armenia?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Armenia was 587.38 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 587.38 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.52 millions in 1996.
- How does Armenia rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Armenia ranks 123rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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