Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 12,738 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Kazakhstan, 1995–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 12,738 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2023. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 147.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Kazakhstan peaked at 12,738 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 595.7 millions, in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 40th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 821.99 millions | — |
| 1996 | 825.37 millions | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 969.41 millions | +17.5% |
| 1999 | 656.71 millions | -32.3% |
| 2000 | 595.7 millions | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 746.42 millions | +25.3% |
| 2004 | 973.46 millions | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 1,293 millions | +32.8% |
| 2006 | 2,128 millions | +64.6% |
| 2007 | 2,969 millions | +39.5% |
| 2008 | 3,455 millions | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 3,529 millions | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 5,142 millions | +45.7% |
| 2016 | 4,088 millions | -20.5% |
| 2017 | 4,589 millions | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 4,691 millions | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 5,190 millions | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 12,738 millions | +145.4% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 12,738 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 6.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 12,738 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 2.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 818.37 millions | 656.71 millions | 969.41 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,961 millions | 595.7 millions | 3,529 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,740 millions | 4,088 millions | 5,190 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 12,738 millions | 12,738 millions | 12,738 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 91.33 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 92.09 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Kazakhstan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Kazakhstan was 12,738 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 12,738 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 595.7 millions in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Kazakhstan ranks 40th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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