Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 4,670 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Qatar, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 4,670 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar peaked at 7,611 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.05 millions, in 1971.
That places Qatar 57th out of 181 countries with data for 2020, 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$ (millions) (education US) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.05 millions | — |
| 1972 | 10.43 millions | +15.2% |
| 1973 | 14.63 millions | +40.2% |
| 1976 | 43.9 millions | +200.0% |
| 1977 | 64.7 millions | +47.4% |
| 1978 | 100.46 millions | +55.3% |
| 1998 | 366.91 millions | +265.2% |
| 1999 | 445.63 millions | +21.5% |
| 2000 | 461.77 millions | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 568.35 millions | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 674.63 millions | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 653.32 millions | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 814.88 millions | +24.7% |
| 2005 | 1,260 millions | +54.7% |
| 2008 | 3,370 millions | +167.4% |
| 2009 | 3,934 millions | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 4,440 millions | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 5,020 millions | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 5,885 millions | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 7,611 millions | +29.3% |
| 2014 | 7,165 millions | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 4,781 millions | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 4,945 millions | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 4,670 millions | -5.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 4,670 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 80% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 4,670 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,038 millions, 1.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Qatar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +265.2% | 100.46 millions | 366.91 millions |
| 1976 | +200.0% | 14.63 millions | 43.9 millions |
| 2008 | +167.4% | 1,260 millions | 3,370 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.53 millions | 9.05 millions | 100.46 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 406.27 millions | 366.91 millions | 445.63 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,467 millions | 461.77 millions | 3,934 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,692 millions | 4,440 millions | 7,611 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 4,670 millions | 4,670 millions | 4,670 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.38 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Qatar was 4,670 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 7,611 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.05 millions in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Qatar ranks 57th out of 181 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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