Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 661.38 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
661.38 millions
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
661.38 millions
in 2024
All-time low
16.05 millions
in 1977
Years of data
26
1977–2024
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Rwanda, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 661.38 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2024. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 101.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda peaked at 661.38 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.05 millions, in 1977.
Rwanda ranks 120th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 16.05 millions | — |
| 1978 | 20.22 millions | +25.9% |
| 1979 | 27.08 millions | +33.9% |
| 1980 | 33.46 millions | +23.5% |
| 1981 | 61.81 millions | +84.8% |
| 1987 | 75.63 millions | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 79.9 millions | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 90.11 millions | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 83.22 millions | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 71.05 millions | -14.6% |
| 2001 | 94.89 millions | +33.6% |
| 2007 | 162.21 millions | +70.9% |
| 2008 | 181.41 millions | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 262.8 millions | +44.9% |
| 2011 | 268.48 millions | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 304.38 millions | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 363 millions | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 328.16 millions | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 300.49 millions | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 293.46 millions | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 271.7 millions | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 284.41 millions | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 568.73 millions | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 525.37 millions | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 655.16 millions | +24.7% |
| 2024 | 661.38 millions | +0.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 661.38 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 661.38 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.12 millions | 16.05 millions | 27.08 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 68.18 millions | 33.46 millions | 90.11 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 83.22 millions | 83.22 millions | 83.22 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 127.39 millions | 71.05 millions | 181.41 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 297.43 millions | 262.8 millions | 363 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 602.66 millions | 525.37 millions | 661.38 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Rwanda was 661.38 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 661.38 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.05 millions in 1977.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Rwanda ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release