Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Senegal
Senegal: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 28.5 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Senegal, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Senegal is 28.5 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 9.9% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Senegal peaked at 44.8 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2010.
That places Senegal 91st out of 156 countries with data for 2022, 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 pre-primary … US constant millions in Senegal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7.07 millions | — |
| 2005 | 5.14 millions | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 4.01 millions | -22.0% |
| 2009 | 8.89 millions | +121.8% |
| 2010 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 12.73 millions | — |
| 2012 | 22.87 millions | +79.6% |
| 2013 | 30.86 millions | +34.9% |
| 2014 | 32.2 millions | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 44.8 millions | +39.1% |
| 2016 | 5.08 millions | -88.7% |
| 2017 | 19.72 millions | +288.5% |
| 2018 | 17.1 millions | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 19.6 millions | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 22.53 millions | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 25.94 millions | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 28.5 millions | +9.9% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 28.5 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13.59 millions, 2.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 28.5 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.55 millions, 8.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Senegal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +288.5% | 5.08 millions | 19.72 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.07 millions | 7.07 millions | 7.07 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.01 millions | 4.01 millions | 8.89 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 20.5 millions | 0 millions | 44.8 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.65 millions | 22.53 millions | 28.5 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More education data for Senegal
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 84.65 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 75.47 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 55,703 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,252 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 162,919 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 181,550 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.28 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4401 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Senegal?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Senegal was 28.5 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 44.8 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Senegal ranks 91st out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release