Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Samoa
Samoa: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 20.51 millions in 2016. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Samoa, 1999–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Samoa is 20.51 millions, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Samoa peaked at 20.51 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.86 millions, in 2000.
Samoa ranks 133rd of 136 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Samoa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10.82 millions | — |
| 2000 | 9.86 millions | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 13.01 millions | +32.0% |
| 2002 | 17.49 millions | +34.4% |
| 2016 | 20.51 millions | +17.3% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 20.51 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,704 millions, 1% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 20.51 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,384 millions, 0% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.82 millions | 10.82 millions | 10.82 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.45 millions | 9.86 millions | 17.49 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 20.51 millions | 20.51 millions | 20.51 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More education data for Samoa
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.98 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.19 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Samoa?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Samoa was 20.51 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 20.51 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.86 millions in 2000.
- How does Samoa rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Samoa ranks 133rd out of 136 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Samoa 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