Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 403.14 millions in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Congo, 1994–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Congo is 403.14 millions, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 197.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Congo peaked at 403.14 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 72.46 millions, in 2005.
That places Congo 103rd out of 138 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 244.81 millions | — |
| 1995 | 212.23 millions | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 135.34 millions | -36.2% |
| 2005 | 72.46 millions | -46.5% |
| 2010 | 403.14 millions | +456.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 403.14 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,407 millions, 29% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Congo's 403.14 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 445.31 millions, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 228.52 millions | 212.23 millions | 244.81 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 103.9 millions | 72.46 millions | 135.34 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 403.14 millions | 403.14 millions | 403.14 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Congo was 403.14 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 403.14 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.46 millions in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Congo ranks 103rd out of 138 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release