Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Tonga
Tonga: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 7.92 millions in 2004. ▲ Rising
Latest (2004)
7.92 millions
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
179th
of 181 countries
All-time high
11.86 millions
in 1998
All-time low
0.7168 millions
in 1972
Years of data
9
1972–2004
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Tonga, 1972–2004
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga is 7.92 millions, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga peaked at 11.86 millions in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.7168 millions, in 1972.
Tonga ranks 179th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Tonga, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.7168 millions | — |
| 1984 | 6.3 millions | +778.5% |
| 1998 | 11.86 millions | +88.4% |
| 1999 | 10.3 millions | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 9.72 millions | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 9.17 millions | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 6.87 millions | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 7.6 millions | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 7.92 millions | +4.1% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 7.92 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 0% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 7.92 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,553 millions, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7168 millions | 0.7168 millions | 0.7168 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 6.3 millions | 6.3 millions | 6.3 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 11.08 millions | 10.3 millions | 11.86 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.26 millions | 6.87 millions | 9.72 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 22.31 millions compare
- 177 Sao Tome and Principe 21.58 millions
- 178 Marshall Islands 19.51 millions compare
- 180 Kiribati 7.56 millions compare
- 181 South Sudan 0.087 millions
More education data for Tonga
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.87 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.13 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,086 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 20 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,228 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,164 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,132 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15,644 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.92 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Tonga was 7.92 millions in 2004, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 11.86 millions in 1998.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7168 millions in 1972.
- How does Tonga rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Tonga ranks 179th out of 181 countries with data for 2004.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tonga 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