Government expenditure on education, US$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 553.16 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1980–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 553.16 millions, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 29.7% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 786.77 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 55.33 millions, in 1984.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 125th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 164.54 millions | 55.33 millions | 382.22 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 637.14 millions | 328.87 millions | 786.77 millions | 6 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.0% (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 117.6 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 117.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 553.16 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 786.77 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.33 millions in 1984.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 125th out of 181 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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