Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Guinea
Guinea: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 193.32 millions in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Guinea, 1984–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2020, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Guinea stood at 193.32 millions. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 37.5% on the previous year and up 81.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Guinea peaked at 193.32 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.32 millions, in 1984.
That places Guinea 106th out of 148 countries with data for 2020, 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$ (millions) in Guinea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4.32 millions | — |
| 1991 | 24.89 millions | +476.6% |
| 1992 | 28.41 millions | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 30.13 millions | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 66.89 millions | +122.0% |
| 2009 | 94.36 millions | +41.1% |
| 2010 | 106.66 millions | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 91.23 millions | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 96.02 millions | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 132.11 millions | +37.6% |
| 2014 | 122.13 millions | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 131.83 millions | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 153.71 millions | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 154.61 millions | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 140.64 millions | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 193.32 millions | +37.5% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 193.32 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 289.12 millions, 67% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 193.32 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 196.2 millions, 99% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Guinea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +476.6% | 4.32 millions | 24.89 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.32 millions | 4.32 millions | 4.32 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 27.81 millions | 24.89 millions | 30.13 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 80.62 millions | 66.89 millions | 94.36 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 125.44 millions | 91.23 millions | 154.61 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 193.32 millions | 193.32 millions | 193.32 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
More education data for Guinea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 78.94 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 85.27 (2020)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,322 (2011)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 256,207 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 103,162 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 99,093 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 715,702 (2014)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.11 million (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Guinea?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Guinea was 193.32 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 193.32 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.32 millions in 1984.
- How does Guinea rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Guinea ranks 106th out of 148 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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