Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Gabon
Gabon: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 485.44 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Gabon, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Gabon is 485.44 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 149.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Gabon peaked at 544.03 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 143.68 millions, in 1999.
That places Gabon 128th out of 181 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 156.9 millions | — |
| 1998 | 153.32 millions | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 143.68 millions | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 194.44 millions | +35.3% |
| 2010 | 442.4 millions | +127.5% |
| 2011 | 544.03 millions | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 517.41 millions | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 533.1 millions | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 485.44 millions | -8.9% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 485.44 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 26% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 485.44 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 151.3 millions | 143.68 millions | 156.9 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 194.44 millions | 194.44 millions | 194.44 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 504.48 millions | 442.4 millions | 544.03 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,118 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,273 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Gabon?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Gabon was 485.44 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 544.03 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 143.68 millions in 1999.
- How does Gabon rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Gabon ranks 128th out of 181 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release