Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ was 367.67 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ in Ghana, 2001–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Ghana stood at 367.67 millions.
That represents a change of down 24.5% on the previous year and up 128.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Ghana peaked at 645.22 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 68.53 millions, in 2001.
Ghana ranks 57th of 111 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 lower secondary education, US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 68.53 millions | — |
| 2004 | 160.59 millions | +134.4% |
| 2005 | 170.75 millions | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 211.07 millions | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 234.76 millions | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 289.95 millions | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 243.08 millions | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 311.82 millions | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 607.12 millions | +94.7% |
| 2012 | 645.22 millions | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 487.26 millions | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 367.67 millions | -24.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 196.96 millions | 68.53 millions | 289.95 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 483.82 millions | 311.82 millions | 645.22 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Ghana
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.03 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.86 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.78 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 693,463 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,540 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 61,018 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 348,297 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Ghana was 367.67 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 645.22 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.53 millions in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$?
- Ghana ranks 57th out of 111 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release