Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Liberia
Liberia: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 76.98 millions in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
76.98 millions
Change on year
down 9.3%
World rank
161st
of 181 countries
All-time high
90.51 millions
in 2017
All-time low
23.36 millions
in 2008
Years of data
9
1978–2021
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Liberia, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 76.98 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 80.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Liberia peaked at 90.51 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23.36 millions, in 2008.
That places Liberia 161st out of 181 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 47.08 millions | — |
| 1980 | 50.95 millions | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 23.36 millions | -54.1% |
| 2012 | 42.62 millions | +82.4% |
| 2013 | 47.2 millions | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 69.9 millions | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 90.51 millions | +29.5% |
| 2018 | 84.9 millions | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 76.98 millions | -9.3% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 76.98 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 18% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 76.98 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 17% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47.08 millions | 47.08 millions | 47.08 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 50.95 millions | 50.95 millions | 50.95 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 23.36 millions | 23.36 millions | 23.36 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 67.03 millions | 42.62 millions | 90.51 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 76.98 millions | 76.98 millions | 76.98 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 158 Cape Verde 93.81 millions compare
- 159 Bermuda 91.42 millions compare
- 160 Vanuatu 88.68 millions compare
- 162 Andorra 71.87 millions compare
- 163 Solomon Islands 67.17 millions compare
- 164 Saint Lucia 64.24 millions compare
More education data for Liberia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 62.71 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 61.75 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Liberia?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Liberia was 76.98 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 90.51 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.36 millions in 2008.
- How does Liberia rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Liberia ranks 161st out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Liberia 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