Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Gabon
Gabon: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 342.51 millions in 2014. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Gabon, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Gabon stood at 342.51 millions.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 6.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Gabon peaked at 422.82 millions in 1998 and was at its lowest, 322.1 millions, in 2013.
That places Gabon 107th out of 136 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 356.52 millions | — |
| 1998 | 422.82 millions | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 322.47 millions | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 337.1 millions | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 326.49 millions | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 322.1 millions | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 342.51 millions | +6.3% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 342.51 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,704 millions, 20% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 342.51 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 58% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 389.67 millions | 356.52 millions | 422.82 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 330.14 millions | 322.1 millions | 342.51 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,118 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,273 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Gabon?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Gabon was 342.51 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 422.82 millions in 1998.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 322.1 millions in 2013.
- How does Gabon rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Gabon ranks 107th out of 136 countries with data for 2014.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release