Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 175.65 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Ghana, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ghana is 175.65 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 297.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ghana peaked at 274.27 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places Ghana 69th out of 160 countries with data for 2014, 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, US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1972 | 0 millions | — |
| 1974 | 0 millions | — |
| 1975 | 0.0776 millions | — |
| 1976 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 0 millions | — |
| 1979 | 0 millions | — |
| 1980 | 0 millions | — |
| 1981 | 0 millions | — |
| 1982 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 44.25 millions | — |
| 2005 | 47.43 millions | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 59.46 millions | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 67.36 millions | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 92.44 millions | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 68.74 millions | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 107.99 millions | +57.1% |
| 2011 | 117.6 millions | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 274.27 millions | +133.2% |
| 2013 | 183.52 millions | -33.1% |
| 2014 | 175.65 millions | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0111 millions | 0 millions | 0.0776 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 54.24 millions | 0 millions | 92.44 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 171.81 millions | 107.99 millions | 274.27 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Ghana
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 122,558 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Ghana was 175.65 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 274.27 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Ghana ranks 69th out of 160 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release