Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 1,998 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
1,998 millions
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
48th
of 148 countries
All-time high
2,137 millions
in 1997
All-time low
165.39 millions
in 1971
Years of data
29
1971–2015
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Pakistan, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Pakistan stood at 1,998 millions.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Pakistan peaked at 2,137 millions in 1997 and was at its lowest, 165.39 millions, in 1971.
Pakistan ranks 48th of 148 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 US$ in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 165.39 millions | — |
| 1972 | 193.88 millions | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 208.02 millions | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 228.31 millions | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 245.66 millions | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 287.41 millions | +17.0% |
| 1977 | 286.61 millions | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 250.38 millions | -12.6% |
| 1979 | 364.06 millions | +45.4% |
| 1980 | 420.11 millions | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 377.25 millions | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 397.29 millions | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 417.42 millions | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 483.34 millions | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 567.61 millions | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 647.48 millions | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 776.51 millions | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 956.22 millions | +23.1% |
| 1990 | 1,088 millions | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 1,127 millions | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 1,227 millions | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 1,251 millions | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 1,445 millions | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 1,666 millions | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 1,723 millions | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 2,137 millions | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 1,814 millions | -15.1% |
| 2014 | 2,006 millions | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 1,998 millions | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 247.75 millions | 165.39 millions | 364.06 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 560.36 millions | 377.25 millions | 956.22 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,458 millions | 1,088 millions | 2,137 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,939 millions | 1,814 millions | 2,006 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 45 Dominican Republic 2,406 millions compare
- 46 Greece 2,261 millions compare
- 47 Bangladesh 2,234 millions compare
- 49 Guatemala 1,881 millions compare
- 50 Kuwait 1,756 millions compare
- 51 Puerto Rico 1,685 millions compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 4.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 231,541 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 214,336 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1.36 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 1.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Pakistan was 1,998 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,137 millions in 1997.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 165.39 millions in 1971.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Pakistan ranks 48th out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release