Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Senegal
Senegal: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 77.4 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Senegal, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Senegal is 77.4 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Senegal peaked at 94.62 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2010.
That places Senegal 86th out of 147 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 education, PPP$ (millions) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.97 millions | — |
| 2005 | 9.27 millions | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 7.45 millions | -19.6% |
| 2009 | 17.41 millions | +133.6% |
| 2010 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 25.78 millions | — |
| 2012 | 47.07 millions | +82.6% |
| 2013 | 63.99 millions | +35.9% |
| 2014 | 66.87 millions | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 94.62 millions | +41.5% |
| 2016 | 10.76 millions | -88.6% |
| 2017 | 41.76 millions | +288.3% |
| 2018 | 36.64 millions | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 44.54 millions | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 53.34 millions | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 65.76 millions | +23.3% |
| 2022 | 77.4 millions | +17.7% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 77.4 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55.29 millions, 1.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 77.4 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.1 millions, 8.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.97 millions | 10.97 millions | 10.97 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.38 millions | 7.45 millions | 17.41 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 43.2 millions | 0 millions | 94.62 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.5 millions | 53.34 millions | 77.4 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, ppp$ in Senegal?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Senegal was 77.4 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 94.62 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Senegal ranks 86th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.4%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release