Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Zambia
Zambia: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 8.89 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in Zambia, 1991–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Zambia stood at 8.89 millions.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Zambia peaked at 13.9 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1991.
Zambia ranks 113th of 147 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | — |
| 1993 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 0 millions | — |
| 1995 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2005 | 0 millions | — |
| 2007 | 0 millions | — |
| 2015 | 13.9 millions | — |
| 2016 | 10.31 millions | -25.9% |
| 2017 | 8.89 millions | -13.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 8.89 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55.29 millions, 16% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 8.89 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.1 millions, 98% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 11.03 millions | 8.89 millions | 13.9 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 110 Seychelles 9.85 millions compare
- 111 Namibia 9.4 millions compare
- 112 Mauritania 9.1 millions compare
- 114 Burkina Faso 8.69 millions compare
- 115 Brunei 8.65 millions compare
- 116 Eswatini 7.76 millions compare
More education data for Zambia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.21 (2017)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.49 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Zambia?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in Zambia was 8.89 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.9 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1991.
- How does Zambia rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- Zambia ranks 113th out of 147 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release