Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 2,651 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Azerbaijan, 1992–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education, us$ in Azerbaijan stood at 2,651 millions. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Azerbaijan peaked at 2,651 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 26.94 millions, in 1992.
Azerbaijan ranks 81st of 181 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, US$ (millions) (education US) in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 26.94 millions | — |
| 1995 | 80.68 millions | +199.5% |
| 1996 | 111.58 millions | +38.3% |
| 1998 | 150.29 millions | +34.7% |
| 1999 | 192.97 millions | +28.4% |
| 2000 | 203.21 millions | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 199.96 millions | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 196.72 millions | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 239.11 millions | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 299.27 millions | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 394 millions | +31.7% |
| 2006 | 536.2 millions | +36.1% |
| 2007 | 842.52 millions | +57.1% |
| 2008 | 1,192 millions | +41.5% |
| 2009 | 1,428 millions | +19.8% |
| 2010 | 1,471 millions | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 1,606 millions | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 1,441 millions | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 1,811 millions | +25.7% |
| 2014 | 1,981 millions | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 1,567 millions | -20.9% |
| 2016 | 1,099 millions | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 1,011 millions | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 1,157 millions | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 1,530 millions | +32.3% |
| 2020 | 1,849 millions | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 2,030 millions | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 2,401 millions | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 2,651 millions | +10.4% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 2,651 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 1.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 2,651 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 56% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Azerbaijan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +199.5% | 26.94 millions | 80.68 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 112.49 millions | 26.94 millions | 192.97 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 553.15 millions | 196.72 millions | 1,428 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,467 millions | 1,011 millions | 1,981 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,233 millions | 1,849 millions | 2,651 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More education data for Azerbaijan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.97 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.97 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,398 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,610 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,195 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 94,762 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 603,966 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Azerbaijan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Azerbaijan was 2,651 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,651 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.94 millions in 1992.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Azerbaijan ranks 81st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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