Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 531.45 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Cambodia, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Cambodia stood at 531.45 millions. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 284.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Cambodia peaked at 531.45 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 39.29 millions, in 1998.
Cambodia ranks 126th 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 39.29 millions | — |
| 2000 | 60.91 millions | +55.0% |
| 2001 | 68.61 millions | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 73.31 millions | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 91.8 millions | +25.2% |
| 2007 | 138.17 millions | +50.5% |
| 2009 | 173.26 millions | +25.4% |
| 2010 | 172.43 millions | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 193.81 millions | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 219.38 millions | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 312.26 millions | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 318.92 millions | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 531.45 millions | +66.6% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 531.45 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 59% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 531.45 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,553 millions, 34% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.29 millions | 39.29 millions | 39.29 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 101.01 millions | 60.91 millions | 173.26 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 291.38 millions | 172.43 millions | 531.45 millions | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More education data for Cambodia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.4 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.31 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Cambodia?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Cambodia was 531.45 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 531.45 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.29 millions in 1998.
- How does Cambodia rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Cambodia ranks 126th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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