Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Gabon
Gabon: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) was 229.1 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Gabon, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 229.1 millions for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in 2014.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 4.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gabon peaked at 234.46 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 169.97 millions, in 1992.
Gabon ranks 113th of 138 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 169.97 millions | — |
| 1998 | 225.41 millions | +32.6% |
| 2010 | 219.75 millions | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 234.46 millions | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 221.12 millions | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 212.11 millions | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 229.1 millions | +8.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 229.1 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,745 millions, 13% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 229.1 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 445.31 millions, 51% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 197.69 millions | 169.97 millions | 225.41 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 223.31 millions | 212.11 millions | 234.46 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,118 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,273 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gabon?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Gabon was 229.1 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 234.46 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 169.97 millions in 1992.
- How does Gabon rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Gabon ranks 113th out of 138 countries with data for 2014.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release