Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Chad
Chad: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 340.22 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Chad, 1997–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Chad recorded 340.22 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Chad peaked at 369.27 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 28.77 millions, in 1998.
That places Chad 138th out of 181 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 35.12 millions | — |
| 1998 | 28.77 millions | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 49.54 millions | +72.2% |
| 2000 | 36.75 millions | -25.8% |
| 2001 | 41.51 millions | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 70.45 millions | +69.7% |
| 2005 | 112.69 millions | +59.9% |
| 2009 | 214.78 millions | +90.6% |
| 2010 | 211.44 millions | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 274.84 millions | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 272.84 millions | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 369.27 millions | +35.3% |
| 2017 | 245.49 millions | -33.5% |
| 2021 | 340.22 millions | +38.6% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 340.22 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 82% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Chad's 340.22 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 73% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.81 millions | 28.77 millions | 49.54 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 95.24 millions | 36.75 millions | 214.78 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 274.78 millions | 211.44 millions | 369.27 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 340.22 millions | 340.22 millions | 340.22 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More education data for Chad
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 69.44 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 75.2 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,874 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 383,767 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,968 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18,239 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 764,990 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.18 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Chad?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Chad was 340.22 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 369.27 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.77 millions in 1998.
- How does Chad rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Chad ranks 138th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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