Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 749.37 millions in 2010. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Congo, 1994–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2010, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Congo stood at 749.37 millions. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Congo peaked at 749.37 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 148.03 millions, in 2005.
Congo ranks 87th of 136 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 622.11 millions | — |
| 1995 | 528.23 millions | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 298.6 millions | -43.5% |
| 2005 | 148.03 millions | -50.4% |
| 2010 | 749.37 millions | +406.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 749.37 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,258 millions, 60% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Congo's 749.37 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 575.17 millions | 528.23 millions | 622.11 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 223.32 millions | 148.03 millions | 298.6 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 749.37 millions | 749.37 millions | 749.37 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Congo was 749.37 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 749.37 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 148.03 millions in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Congo ranks 87th out of 136 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo 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