Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Haiti
Haiti: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 268.56 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Haiti, 1981–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Haiti stood at 268.56 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.7% on the previous year and up 1.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Haiti peaked at 275.46 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.91 millions, in 1982.
Haiti ranks 142nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Haiti, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 20.62 millions | — |
| 1982 | 15.91 millions | -22.8% |
| 1983 | 16.6 millions | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 17.91 millions | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 19.48 millions | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 37.31 millions | +91.5% |
| 2014 | 265.42 millions | +611.5% |
| 2015 | 275.46 millions | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 195.25 millions | -29.1% |
| 2017 | 226.17 millions | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 268.56 millions | +18.7% |
Haiti compared with similar countries
- Haiti's 268.56 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 30% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Haiti's 268.56 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,458 millions, 18% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.1 millions | 15.91 millions | 20.62 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 37.31 millions | 37.31 millions | 37.31 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 246.17 millions | 195.25 millions | 275.46 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Haiti
More education data for Haiti
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 58.96 (1997)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.74 (2016)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,619 (1984)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 241,622 (1997)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 143,758 (1986)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.246 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Haiti?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Haiti was 268.56 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Haiti?
- The highest recorded value was 275.46 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Haiti?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.91 millions in 1982.
- How does Haiti rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Haiti ranks 142nd out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Haiti data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release