Government expenditure on education, US$ in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 7,298 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7,298 millions
World rank
50th
of 181 countries
All-time high
8,368 millions
in 2016
All-time low
120.05 millions
in 1974
Years of data
44
1971–2023
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Pakistan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education, us$ in Pakistan stood at 7,298 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Pakistan peaked at 8,368 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 120.05 millions, in 1974.
That places Pakistan 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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$ in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 165.88 millions | — |
| 1972 | 167.33 millions | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 172.34 millions | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 120.05 millions | -30.3% |
| 1975 | 176.21 millions | +46.8% |
| 1976 | 251.33 millions | +42.6% |
| 1977 | 283.09 millions | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 333.41 millions | +17.8% |
| 1979 | 391.51 millions | +17.4% |
| 1980 | 419.55 millions | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 466.57 millions | +11.2% |
| 1982 | 565.85 millions | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 613.22 millions | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 593.88 millions | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 758.68 millions | +27.8% |
| 1986 | 834.1 millions | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 949.78 millions | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 909.43 millions | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 1,011 millions | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 1,027 millions | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 1,163 millions | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 1,167 millions | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1,342 millions | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 1,462 millions | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 1,704 millions | +16.6% |
| 1997 | 1,914 millions | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 1,624 millions | -15.1% |
| 2000 | 1,157 millions | -28.7% |
| 2004 | 1,622 millions | +40.1% |
| 2005 | 2,209 millions | +36.2% |
| 2006 | 2,876 millions | +30.2% |
| 2007 | 3,617 millions | +25.8% |
| 2008 | 4,185 millions | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 4,406 millions | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 3,845 millions | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 3,936 millions | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 4,563 millions | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 5,595 millions | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 5,702 millions | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 6,476 millions | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 8,368 millions | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 8,080 millions | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 7,888 millions | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 7,298 millions | -7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 229.02 millions | 120.05 millions | 391.51 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 679.01 millions | 419.55 millions | 949.78 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,379 millions | 1,011 millions | 1,914 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,867 millions | 1,157 millions | 4,406 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,050 millions | 3,845 millions | 8,368 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 7,298 millions | 7,298 millions | 7,298 millions | 1 |
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More education data for Pakistan
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0989 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 445,877 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Pakistan was 7,298 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 8,368 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.05 millions in 1974.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Pakistan ranks 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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