Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 342.46 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Uganda, 1983–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Uganda stood at 342.46 millions.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Uganda peaked at 465.61 millions in 2004 and was at its lowest, 14.59 millions, in 1983.
That places Uganda 89th 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$ (millions) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 14.59 millions | — |
| 1984 | 34.7 millions | +137.9% |
| 1985 | 72.05 millions | +107.6% |
| 1988 | 55.34 millions | -23.2% |
| 2004 | 465.61 millions | +741.4% |
| 2010 | 198.62 millions | -57.3% |
| 2011 | 335.87 millions | +69.1% |
| 2012 | 292.94 millions | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 312.58 millions | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 342.46 millions | +9.6% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 342.46 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 197.49 millions, 1.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 342.46 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 196.2 millions, 1.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 44.17 millions | 14.59 millions | 72.05 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 465.61 millions | 465.61 millions | 465.61 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 296.49 millions | 198.62 millions | 342.46 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.58 (2013)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.88 (2013)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Uganda was 342.46 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 465.61 millions in 2004.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.59 millions in 1983.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Uganda ranks 89th out of 148 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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