Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 639.58 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Sierra Leone, 2007–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone stood at 639.58 millions.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 257.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone peaked at 670.33 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 114.87 millions, in 2008.
Sierra Leone ranks 90th of 136 countries on this measure, 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$ (millions) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 120.14 millions | — |
| 2008 | 114.87 millions | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 134.78 millions | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 135.02 millions | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 156.05 millions | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 178.98 millions | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 177.71 millions | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 160.87 millions | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 144.12 millions | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 138.74 millions | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 321.93 millions | +132.0% |
| 2019 | 442.94 millions | +37.6% |
| 2020 | 517.74 millions | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 670.33 millions | +29.5% |
| 2022 | 639.58 millions | -4.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 639.58 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 638.95 millions, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 639.58 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 588.24 millions, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +132.0% | 138.74 millions | 321.93 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123.26 millions | 114.87 millions | 134.78 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 206.26 millions | 135.02 millions | 442.94 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 609.22 millions | 517.74 millions | 670.33 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Sierra Leone was 639.58 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 670.33 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 114.87 millions in 2008.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Sierra Leone ranks 90th out of 136 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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