Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 553.16 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 786.77 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 55.33 millions, in 1984.
Democratic Republic of Congo 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.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 326.38 millions | — |
| 1981 | 317.84 millions | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 382.22 millions | +20.3% |
| 1983 | 143.03 millions | -62.6% |
| 1984 | 55.33 millions | -61.3% |
| 1985 | 59.41 millions | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 58.49 millions | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 65.98 millions | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 72.21 millions | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 328.87 millions | +355.5% |
| 2013 | 673.92 millions | +104.9% |
| 2014 | 700.74 millions | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 779.38 millions | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 786.77 millions | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 553.16 millions | -29.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 553.16 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 553.16 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +355.5% | 72.21 millions | 328.87 millions |
| 2013 | +104.9% | 328.87 millions | 673.92 millions |
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Democratic Republic of Congo was 553.16 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 786.77 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.33 millions in 1984.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 125th out of 181 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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