Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 349.64 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Sierra Leone, 2000–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 349.64 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 220.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Sierra Leone peaked at 401.22 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 31.47 millions, in 2000.
That places Sierra Leone 136th out of 181 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.47 millions | — |
| 2001 | 37.43 millions | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 44.43 millions | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 45.19 millions | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 45.01 millions | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 46.16 millions | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 55.23 millions | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 60.46 millions | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 68.17 millions | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 66.74 millions | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 78.53 millions | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 109.19 millions | +39.0% |
| 2013 | 117.09 millions | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 133.55 millions | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 112.46 millions | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 173.36 millions | +54.2% |
| 2018 | 285.53 millions | +64.7% |
| 2019 | 303.58 millions | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 357.92 millions | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 401.22 millions | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 349.64 millions | -12.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 349.64 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 84% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 349.64 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 464.14 millions, 75% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.17 millions | 31.47 millions | 68.17 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 153.34 millions | 66.74 millions | 303.58 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 369.6 millions | 349.64 millions | 401.22 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Sierra Leone?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Sierra Leone was 349.64 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 401.22 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.47 millions in 2000.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Sierra Leone ranks 136th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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