Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Chad
Chad: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 36,510 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Chad, 1997–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Chad stood at 36,510 millions. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28,553.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Chad peaked at 36,510 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.54 millions, in 1998.
That places Chad 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Chad, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 22.8 millions | — |
| 1998 | 16.54 millions | -27.4% |
| 2004 | 32.1 millions | +94.0% |
| 2005 | 51.6 millions | +60.7% |
| 2009 | 127.24 millions | +146.6% |
| 2010 | 109.14 millions | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 111.77 millions | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 127.42 millions | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 115.77 millions | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 172.3 millions | +48.8% |
| 2024 | 36,510 millions | +21089.5% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 36,510 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 188.54 millions, 193.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Chad's 36,510 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 202.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.67 millions | 16.54 millions | 22.8 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 70.31 millions | 32.1 millions | 127.24 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 116.02 millions | 109.14 millions | 127.42 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 18,341 millions | 172.3 millions | 36,510 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More education data for Chad
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 69.44 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 75.2 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,874 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 383,767 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,968 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18,239 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 764,990 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.18 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Chad?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Chad was 36,510 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 36,510 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.54 millions in 1998.
- How does Chad rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Chad ranks 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28,553.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release