Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 809.4 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Mozambique, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mozambique stood at 809.4 millions.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 127.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Mozambique peaked at 1,038 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 100 millions, in 1998.
Mozambique ranks 117th 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 100 millions | — |
| 1999 | 166.03 millions | +66.0% |
| 2004 | 253.86 millions | +52.9% |
| 2005 | 342.18 millions | +34.8% |
| 2006 | 355.28 millions | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 927.44 millions | +161.0% |
| 2013 | 1,038 millions | +11.9% |
| 2016 | 700.11 millions | -32.6% |
| 2017 | 727.78 millions | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 809.4 millions | +11.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 809.4 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 1.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 809.4 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 133.01 millions | 100 millions | 166.03 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 317.11 millions | 253.86 millions | 355.28 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 840.56 millions | 700.11 millions | 1,038 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 114 Trinidad and Tobago 824.22 millions compare
- 115 Mauritania 819.36 millions compare
- 116 Afghanistan 814.5 millions compare
- 118 Namibia 736.86 millions compare
- 119 Albania 727.97 millions compare
- 120 Rwanda 661.38 millions compare
More education data for Mozambique
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.16 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Mozambique?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Mozambique was 809.4 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1,038 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 millions in 1998.
- How does Mozambique rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Mozambique ranks 117th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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