Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Comoros
Comoros: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 24.59 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
24.59 millions
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
174th
of 181 countries
All-time high
40.5 millions
in 2008
All-time low
2.64 millions
in 1971
Years of data
9
1971–2015
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Comoros, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on education, us$ in Comoros stood at 24.59 millions.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 155.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Comoros peaked at 40.5 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.64 millions, in 1971.
That places Comoros 174th out of 181 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Comoros, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.64 millions | — |
| 1998 | 8.15 millions | +209.1% |
| 2002 | 9.62 millions | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 40.5 millions | +321.0% |
| 2011 | 28.96 millions | -28.5% |
| 2012 | 27.91 millions | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 26.6 millions | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 31.55 millions | +18.6% |
| 2015 | 24.59 millions | -22.1% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 24.59 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 3% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 24.59 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 5% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.64 millions | 2.64 millions | 2.64 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.15 millions | 8.15 millions | 8.15 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 25.06 millions | 9.62 millions | 40.5 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.92 millions | 24.59 millions | 31.55 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 171 Dominica 28.72 millions compare
- 172 Central African Republic 27.01 millions compare
- 173 Eritrea 25.76 millions compare
- 175 Saint Kitts and Nevis 23.9 millions compare
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 22.31 millions compare
- 177 Sao Tome and Principe 21.58 millions compare
More education data for Comoros
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 79.48 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 79.35 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,728 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,170 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,525 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,620 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,764 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 102,152 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Comoros?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Comoros was 24.59 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 40.5 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 millions in 1971.
- How does Comoros rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Comoros ranks 174th out of 181 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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