Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Seychelles
Seychelles: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 9.85 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Seychelles, 1984–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Seychelles is 9.85 millions, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 262.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Seychelles peaked at 12.04 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1984.
Seychelles ranks 110th of 147 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 pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1985 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 4.14 millions | — |
| 1995 | 6.96 millions | +67.9% |
| 1996 | 5.84 millions | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 3.26 millions | -44.1% |
| 2002 | 6.26 millions | +91.9% |
| 2003 | 5.09 millions | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 2.72 millions | -46.7% |
| 2012 | 6.22 millions | +129.2% |
| 2013 | 9.17 millions | +47.3% |
| 2014 | 12.04 millions | +31.3% |
| 2015 | 10.38 millions | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 9.85 millions | -5.1% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 9.85 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,144 millions, 1% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 9.85 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.1 millions, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 5.05 millions | 3.26 millions | 6.96 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.69 millions | 2.72 millions | 6.26 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 9.53 millions | 6.22 millions | 12.04 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 107 San Marino 12.31 millions compare
- 108 Aruba 12.28 millions compare
- 109 Trinidad and Tobago 10.89 millions compare
- 111 Namibia 9.4 millions compare
- 112 Mauritania 9.1 millions compare
- 113 Zambia 8.89 millions compare
More education data for Seychelles
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.53 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.2 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 713 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1994)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,588 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,091 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9,592 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0625 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Seychelles?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Seychelles was 9.85 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 12.04 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1984.
- How does Seychelles rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Seychelles ranks 110th out of 147 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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