Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 231.78 millions in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Congo, 1970–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2010, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Congo stood at 231.78 millions. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 573.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Congo peaked at 231.78 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.57 millions, in 1970.
That places Congo 98th out of 154 countries with data for 2010, 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.57 millions | — |
| 1973 | 12.31 millions | +62.7% |
| 1975 | 17.05 millions | +38.5% |
| 1978 | 24.21 millions | +42.0% |
| 1979 | 26.5 millions | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 36.8 millions | +38.8% |
| 1994 | 53.19 millions | +44.6% |
| 1995 | 51.94 millions | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 34.42 millions | -33.7% |
| 2005 | 30.47 millions | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 231.78 millions | +660.8% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 231.78 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 274.17 millions, 85% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Congo's 231.78 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.53 millions | 7.57 millions | 26.5 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 36.8 millions | 36.8 millions | 36.8 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 52.56 millions | 51.94 millions | 53.19 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 32.44 millions | 30.47 millions | 34.42 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 231.78 millions | 231.78 millions | 231.78 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 95 Burkina Faso 251.29 millions compare
- 96 Nicaragua 244.91 millions compare
- 97 Albania 244.82 millions compare
- 99 Trinidad and Tobago 221.17 millions compare
- 100 Mauritania 207.89 millions compare
- 101 Moldova 204.46 millions
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, us$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Congo was 231.78 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 231.78 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.57 millions in 1970.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Congo ranks 98th out of 154 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 573.3%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release