Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ was 638.95 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Rwanda stood at 638.95 millions.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Rwanda peaked at 924.26 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 153.34 millions, in 2000.
That places Rwanda 91st out of 136 countries with data for 2024, 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 primary education, constant PPP$ in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 153.34 millions | — |
| 2005 | 212.96 millions | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 296.31 millions | +39.1% |
| 2008 | 285.26 millions | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 311.72 millions | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 274.52 millions | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 340.23 millions | +23.9% |
| 2013 | 329.34 millions | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 305.5 millions | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 331.86 millions | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 269.9 millions | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 924.26 millions | +242.4% |
| 2023 | 650.76 millions | -29.6% |
| 2024 | 638.95 millions | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 236.97 millions | 153.34 millions | 296.31 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 309.01 millions | 269.9 millions | 340.23 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 737.99 millions | 638.95 millions | 924.26 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 68,326 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 149.57 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 149.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Rwanda was 638.95 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 924.26 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 153.34 millions in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Rwanda ranks 91st out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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