Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 409.48 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Congo, 1970–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Congo recorded 409.48 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2018.
The figure is down 17.1% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo peaked at 747.71 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.76 millions, in 1970.
Congo ranks 133rd 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 15.76 millions | — |
| 1971 | 17.88 millions | +13.4% |
| 1973 | 28.39 millions | +58.8% |
| 1975 | 59.4 millions | +109.2% |
| 1978 | 73.93 millions | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 84.37 millions | +14.1% |
| 1980 | 108.48 millions | +28.6% |
| 1994 | 112.76 millions | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 103.9 millions | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 79.31 millions | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 97.35 millions | +22.7% |
| 2003 | 99.37 millions | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 106.56 millions | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 111.79 millions | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 747.71 millions | +568.9% |
| 2014 | 570.29 millions | -23.7% |
| 2015 | 390.31 millions | -31.6% |
| 2017 | 493.78 millions | +26.5% |
| 2018 | 409.48 millions | -17.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 409.48 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 45% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Congo's 409.48 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 88% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in 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 | +568.9% | 111.79 millions | 747.71 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46.62 millions | 15.76 millions | 84.37 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 108.48 millions | 108.48 millions | 108.48 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 98.66 millions | 79.31 millions | 112.76 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 103.77 millions | 97.35 millions | 111.79 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 522.31 millions | 390.31 millions | 747.71 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 130 Niger 442.83 millions compare
- 131 Benin 418.12 millions compare
- 132 Tajikistan 410.9 millions compare
- 134 Madagascar 391.35 millions compare
- 135 Laos 390.12 millions compare
- 136 Sierra Leone 349.64 millions compare
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Congo was 409.48 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 747.71 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.76 millions in 1970.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Congo ranks 133rd out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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