Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 655.02 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Uganda, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on education, us$ in Uganda stood at 655.02 millions.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Uganda peaked at 757.1 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 33.64 millions, in 1982.
That places Uganda 121st out of 181 countries with data for 2018, 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 39.82 millions | — |
| 1973 | 49.95 millions | +25.5% |
| 1974 | 57.71 millions | +15.5% |
| 1975 | 67.61 millions | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 63.16 millions | -6.6% |
| 1982 | 33.64 millions | -46.7% |
| 1983 | 36.78 millions | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 54.4 millions | +47.9% |
| 1985 | 124.09 millions | +128.1% |
| 1988 | 319.98 millions | +157.9% |
| 2000 | 147.66 millions | -53.9% |
| 2004 | 327.2 millions | +121.6% |
| 2010 | 434.06 millions | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 613.2 millions | +41.3% |
| 2012 | 500.99 millions | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 510.93 millions | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 553.66 millions | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 757.1 millions | +36.7% |
| 2016 | 692.4 millions | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 658.15 millions | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 655.02 millions | -0.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 655.02 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 417.09 millions, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 655.02 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 | 55.65 millions | 39.82 millions | 67.61 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 113.78 millions | 33.64 millions | 319.98 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 237.43 millions | 147.66 millions | 327.2 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 597.28 millions | 434.06 millions | 757.1 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.58 (2013)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.88 (2013)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Uganda was 655.02 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 757.1 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.64 millions in 1982.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Uganda ranks 121st out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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