Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 526.67 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Ghana, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana is 526.67 millions, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana peaked at 1,694 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 57.66 millions, in 1981.
That places Ghana 80th out of 148 countries with data for 2014, 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 US$ in Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 162.49 millions | — |
| 1972 | 178.8 millions | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 173.25 millions | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 224.87 millions | +29.8% |
| 1976 | 123.84 millions | -44.9% |
| 1977 | 126.08 millions | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 73.5 millions | -41.7% |
| 1980 | 86.6 millions | +17.8% |
| 1981 | 57.66 millions | -33.4% |
| 1982 | 68.51 millions | +18.8% |
| 1986 | 138.64 millions | +102.4% |
| 1987 | 118.3 millions | -14.7% |
| 1988 | 113.42 millions | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 529.15 millions | +366.5% |
| 2004 | 826.37 millions | +56.2% |
| 2005 | 856.54 millions | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 591.15 millions | -31.0% |
| 2007 | 613.56 millions | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 705.67 millions | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 654.8 millions | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 685.79 millions | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 1,694 millions | +147.0% |
| 2012 | 1,279 millions | -24.5% |
| 2013 | 598.44 millions | -53.2% |
| 2014 | 526.67 millions | -12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 151.83 millions | 73.5 millions | 224.87 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 97.19 millions | 57.66 millions | 138.64 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 682.46 millions | 529.15 millions | 856.54 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 956.64 millions | 526.67 millions | 1,694 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Ghana
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 122,558 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 60.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 35.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Ghana was 526.67 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,694 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.66 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Ghana ranks 80th out of 148 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release