Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ 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$ 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 207,238 (2017)
- 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 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 54.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 43.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 106.17 (2017)
- School enrollment, primary 106.2% (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