Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Liberia
Liberia: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 22.15 millions in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
22.15 millions
World rank
139th
of 154 countries
All-time high
67.47 millions
in 2016
All-time low
6.23 millions
in 2007
Years of data
7
1978–2021
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Liberia, 1978–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 22.15 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2021.
The figure is up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Liberia peaked at 67.47 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6.23 millions, in 2007.
Liberia ranks 139th of 154 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Liberia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 6.77 millions | — |
| 1980 | 7.36 millions | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 6.23 millions | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 13.09 millions | +110.0% |
| 2015 | 19.46 millions | +48.7% |
| 2016 | 67.47 millions | +246.7% |
| 2021 | 22.15 millions | -67.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 22.15 millions is below the median for low income countries, which is 188.54 millions, 12% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 22.15 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 12% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.77 millions | 6.77 millions | 6.77 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.36 millions | 7.36 millions | 7.36 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.23 millions | 6.23 millions | 6.23 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.34 millions | 13.09 millions | 67.47 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 22.15 millions | 22.15 millions | 22.15 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 136 Guyana 27.83 millions compare
- 137 Vanuatu 26.05 millions compare
- 138 Saint Lucia 24.33 millions compare
- 140 Haiti 21.98 millions compare
- 141 Seychelles 19.28 millions compare
- 142 San Marino 18.91 millions compare
More education data for Liberia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 62.71 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 61.75 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Liberia?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Liberia was 22.15 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.47 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.23 millions in 2007.
- How does Liberia rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Liberia ranks 139th out of 154 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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