Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Tonga
Tonga: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 7.86 millions in 2004. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Tonga, 1984–2004
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Tonga is 7.86 millions, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Tonga peaked at 11.42 millions in 1984 and was at its lowest, 6.17 millions, in 1998.
Tonga ranks 146th of 148 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Tonga, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 11.42 millions | — |
| 1998 | 6.17 millions | -46.0% |
| 2002 | 8.07 millions | +30.9% |
| 2003 | 7.1 millions | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 7.86 millions | +10.8% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 7.86 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 548.6 millions, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 7.86 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,766 millions, 0% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.42 millions | 11.42 millions | 11.42 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.17 millions | 6.17 millions | 6.17 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.68 millions | 7.1 millions | 8.07 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 143 Samoa 12.68 millions compare
- 144 Dominica 8.31 millions compare
- 145 Turks and Caicos Islands 8.18 millions
- 147 Saint Kitts and Nevis 7.26 millions compare
- 148 Kiribati 5.91 millions compare
More education data for Tonga
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.87 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.13 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,086 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 20 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,228 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,164 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,132 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15,644 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.92 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Tonga?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Tonga was 7.86 millions in 2004, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 11.42 millions in 1984.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.17 millions in 1998.
- How does Tonga rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Tonga ranks 146th out of 148 countries with data for 2004.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tonga 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