Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Niger
Niger: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 193.83 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Niger, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Niger recorded 193.83 millions for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.9% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Niger peaked at 282.86 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27.04 millions, in 1971.
That places Niger 105th out of 148 countries with data for 2018, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27.04 millions | — |
| 1990 | 43.64 millions | +61.4% |
| 1991 | 61.58 millions | +41.1% |
| 1992 | 47.49 millions | -22.9% |
| 1993 | 57.72 millions | +21.6% |
| 1994 | 62.93 millions | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 67.92 millions | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 60.25 millions | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 83.77 millions | +39.0% |
| 2006 | 120.77 millions | +44.2% |
| 2007 | 148.06 millions | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 142.53 millions | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 162.8 millions | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 138.7 millions | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 148.37 millions | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 156.52 millions | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 195.69 millions | +25.0% |
| 2014 | 282.86 millions | +44.5% |
| 2015 | 227.7 millions | -19.5% |
| 2016 | 175.72 millions | -22.8% |
| 2017 | 152.71 millions | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 193.83 millions | +26.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.04 millions | 27.04 millions | 27.04 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 57.36 millions | 43.64 millions | 67.92 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 131.59 millions | 83.77 millions | 162.8 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 185.79 millions | 138.7 millions | 282.86 millions | 9 |
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More education data for Niger
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 69,636 (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 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 46.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 64.65 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 64.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Niger?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Niger was 193.83 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 282.86 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.04 millions in 1971.
- How does Niger rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Niger ranks 105th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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