Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 25.76 millions in 2006. ▲ Rising
Latest (2006)
25.76 millions
Change on year
down 26.2%
World rank
173rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
36.26 millions
in 1999
All-time low
11.36 millions
in 1996
Years of data
7
1996–2006
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Eritrea, 1996–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 25.76 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2006.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.2% on the previous year and up 126.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Eritrea peaked at 36.26 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 11.36 millions, in 1996.
Eritrea ranks 173rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11.36 millions | — |
| 1998 | 34.45 millions | +203.1% |
| 1999 | 36.26 millions | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 30.45 millions | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 25.7 millions | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 34.92 millions | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 25.76 millions | -26.2% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 25.76 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 6% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 25.76 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 6% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.36 millions | 11.36 millions | 36.26 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 29.21 millions | 25.7 millions | 34.92 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 170 Samoa 32.81 millions compare
- 171 Dominica 28.72 millions compare
- 172 Central African Republic 27.01 millions compare
- 174 Comoros 24.59 millions compare
- 175 Saint Kitts and Nevis 23.9 millions compare
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 22.31 millions compare
More education data for Eritrea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 56.5 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.62 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,725 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23,881 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 28,835 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 26,792 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 266,829 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 398,090 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7908 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Eritrea?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Eritrea was 25.76 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 36.26 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.36 millions in 1996.
- How does Eritrea rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Eritrea ranks 173rd out of 181 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea 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