Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Benin
Benin: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 418.12 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
418.12 millions
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
131st
of 181 countries
All-time high
449.08 millions
in 2017
All-time low
67.46 millions
in 1998
Years of data
20
1998–2018
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Benin, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Benin stood at 418.12 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Benin peaked at 449.08 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 67.46 millions, in 1998.
Benin ranks 131st 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 67.46 millions | — |
| 1999 | 70.68 millions | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 74.4 millions | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 86.71 millions | +16.5% |
| 2002 | 90.58 millions | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 122.13 millions | +34.8% |
| 2004 | 158.9 millions | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 174.48 millions | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 180.31 millions | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 193.06 millions | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 271.83 millions | +40.8% |
| 2009 | 300.85 millions | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 350.9 millions | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 396.86 millions | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 416.53 millions | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 420.03 millions | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 361.34 millions | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 342.7 millions | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 449.08 millions | +31.0% |
| 2018 | 418.12 millions | -6.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 418.12 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 46% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Benin's 418.12 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 90% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69.07 millions | 67.46 millions | 70.68 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 165.33 millions | 74.4 millions | 300.85 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 394.45 millions | 342.7 millions | 449.08 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 128 Gabon 485.44 millions compare
- 129 Kyrgyzstan 477.87 millions compare
- 130 Niger 442.83 millions compare
- 132 Tajikistan 410.9 millions compare
- 133 Congo 409.48 millions compare
- 134 Madagascar 391.35 millions compare
More education data for Benin
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.56 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 90.39 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Benin?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Benin was 418.12 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 449.08 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.46 millions in 1998.
- How does Benin rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Benin ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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