Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Burundi
Burundi: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 306.22 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Burundi, 1990–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2013, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Burundi stood at 306.22 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 214.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Burundi peaked at 322.2 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 70.91 millions, in 2000.
That places Burundi 112th out of 136 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108.31 millions | — |
| 1992 | 125.74 millions | +16.1% |
| 1994 | 129.72 millions | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 124.48 millions | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 96.88 millions | -22.2% |
| 1999 | 74.64 millions | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 70.91 millions | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 84.28 millions | +18.8% |
| 2002 | 97.42 millions | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 148.57 millions | +52.5% |
| 2005 | 147.97 millions | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 243 millions | +64.2% |
| 2009 | 308.4 millions | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 303.45 millions | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 322.2 millions | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 290.76 millions | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 306.22 millions | +5.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 306.22 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 638.95 millions, 48% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 306.22 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 52% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 109.96 millions | 74.64 millions | 129.72 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 157.22 millions | 70.91 millions | 308.4 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 305.66 millions | 290.76 millions | 322.2 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 75.11 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 73.53 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Burundi?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Burundi was 306.22 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 322.2 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.91 millions in 2000.
- How does Burundi rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Burundi ranks 112th out of 136 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release