Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$ in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$ was 120.29 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$ in Sierra Leone, 2007–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone is 120.29 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 93.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone peaked at 135.31 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 13.05 millions, in 2016.
That places Sierra Leone 92nd out of 106 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 lower secondary education, constant PPP$ in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 43.26 millions | — |
| 2008 | 42.59 millions | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 57.5 millions | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 50.84 millions | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 56.23 millions | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 62.04 millions | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 54.99 millions | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 58.82 millions | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 13.05 millions | -77.8% |
| 2017 | 71.23 millions | +446.0% |
| 2018 | 122.3 millions | +71.7% |
| 2019 | 132.72 millions | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 135.31 millions | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 131.69 millions | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 120.29 millions | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.78 millions | 42.59 millions | 57.5 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 69.14 millions | 13.05 millions | 132.72 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 129.09 millions | 120.29 millions | 135.31 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Sierra Leone
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 553,045 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 18.85 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 178,431 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 9,041 (2002)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.44 % change on previous year (2002)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,753 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,822 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2,602 (2002)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.2 % change on previous year (2002)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone?
- Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone was 120.29 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 135.31 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.05 millions in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Sierra Leone ranks 92nd out of 106 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.9%. 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 lower secondary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release