Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 45.39 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone, 2007–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone stood at 45.39 millions. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.3% on the previous year and up 299.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone peaked at 45.39 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.8501 millions, in 2016.
Sierra Leone ranks 39th of 92 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9.86 millions | — |
| 2008 | 9.06 millions | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 8.18 millions | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 8.24 millions | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 9.42 millions | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 11.35 millions | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 10.99 millions | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 10.43 millions | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 0.8501 millions | -91.8% |
| 2017 | 2.5 millions | +193.8% |
| 2018 | 22.28 millions | +791.9% |
| 2019 | 20.89 millions | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 32.98 millions | +57.9% |
| 2021 | 36.22 millions | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 45.39 millions | +25.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.03 millions | 8.18 millions | 9.86 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 10.77 millions | 0.8501 millions | 22.28 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 38.2 millions | 32.98 millions | 45.39 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 19.82 % change on previous year (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 46,575 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,235 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 20.8 % change on previous year (2021)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Sierra Leone was 45.39 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 45.39 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8501 millions in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Sierra Leone ranks 39th out of 92 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 299.9%. 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release