Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Morocco
Morocco: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 4,887 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Morocco, 1973–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Morocco is 4,887 millions, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 128.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Morocco peaked at 4,942 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 291.61 millions, in 1973.
Morocco ranks 55th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 291.61 millions | — |
| 1974 | 328.16 millions | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 468.35 millions | +42.7% |
| 1976 | 577.66 millions | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 672.3 millions | +16.4% |
| 1978 | 820.93 millions | +22.1% |
| 1979 | 1,005 millions | +22.4% |
| 1980 | 1,109 millions | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 1,012 millions | -8.8% |
| 1982 | 1,083 millions | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 1,003 millions | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 769.42 millions | -23.3% |
| 1985 | 764.88 millions | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 1,024 millions | +33.8% |
| 1987 | 1,124 millions | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 1,177 millions | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 1,252 millions | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 1,361 millions | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 1,389 millions | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 1,527 millions | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 1,848 millions | +21.0% |
| 1998 | 2,139 millions | +15.7% |
| 1999 | 2,140 millions | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 4,942 millions | +130.9% |
| 2009 | 4,887 millions | -1.1% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 4,887 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 901.74 millions, 5.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 4,887 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,038 millions, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Morocco changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +130.9% | 2,140 millions | 4,942 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 594.85 millions | 291.61 millions | 1,005 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,032 millions | 764.88 millions | 1,252 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,734 millions | 1,361 millions | 2,140 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 4,914 millions | 4,887 millions | 4,942 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More education data for Morocco
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.18 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 183,432 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 266,273 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 460,392 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 452,625 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Morocco?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Morocco was 4,887 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 4,942 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 291.61 millions in 1973.
- How does Morocco rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Morocco ranks 55th out of 181 countries with data for 2009.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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