Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Burundi
Burundi: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 97.39 millions in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
97.39 millions
World rank
157th
of 181 countries
All-time high
197.77 millions
in 2015
All-time low
21.94 millions
in 1979
Years of data
26
1979–2025
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Burundi, 1979–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2025, government expenditure on education, us$ in Burundi stood at 97.39 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Burundi peaked at 197.77 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 21.94 millions, in 1979.
Burundi ranks 157th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 21.94 millions | — |
| 1981 | 32.43 millions | +47.8% |
| 1990 | 38.03 millions | +17.3% |
| 1991 | 40.78 millions | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 41.22 millions | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 42.23 millions | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 50.17 millions | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 35.48 millions | -29.3% |
| 1999 | 27.62 millions | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 23.03 millions | -16.6% |
| 2001 | 25.46 millions | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 24.8 millions | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 34.28 millions | +38.2% |
| 2005 | 40.58 millions | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 83.7 millions | +106.3% |
| 2009 | 109.95 millions | +31.4% |
| 2010 | 137.68 millions | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 141.29 millions | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 143.91 millions | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 146.98 millions | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 183.57 millions | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 197.77 millions | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 124.08 millions | -37.3% |
| 2017 | 129.7 millions | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 135.46 millions | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 97.39 millions | -28.1% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 97.39 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 23% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 97.39 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 21% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.94 millions | 21.94 millions | 21.94 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 32.43 millions | 32.43 millions | 32.43 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 39.36 millions | 27.62 millions | 50.17 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 48.83 millions | 23.03 millions | 109.95 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 148.94 millions | 124.08 millions | 197.77 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 97.39 millions | 97.39 millions | 97.39 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 154 Cayman Islands 112.11 millions compare
- 155 Djibouti 109.3 millions compare
- 156 East Timor 106.56 millions compare
- 158 Cape Verde 93.81 millions compare
- 159 Bermuda 91.42 millions compare
- 160 Vanuatu 88.68 millions compare
More education data for Burundi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 75.11 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 73.53 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Burundi?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Burundi was 97.39 millions in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 197.77 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.94 millions in 1979.
- How does Burundi rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Burundi ranks 157th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release