Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Morocco
Morocco: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 2,448 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
2,448 millions
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
43rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
2,448 millions
in 2013
All-time low
122.85 millions
in 1973
Years of data
36
1973–2013
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Morocco, 1973–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Morocco is 2,448 millions, measured in 2013. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 117.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Morocco peaked at 2,448 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 122.85 millions, in 1973.
That places Morocco 43rd out of 154 countries with data for 2013, 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 122.85 millions | — |
| 1974 | 134.1 millions | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 173.47 millions | +29.4% |
| 1976 | 198.78 millions | +14.6% |
| 1977 | 230.1 millions | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 298.73 millions | +29.8% |
| 1979 | 319.97 millions | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 376.67 millions | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 348.27 millions | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 359.75 millions | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 327.72 millions | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 270.47 millions | -17.5% |
| 1985 | 259.17 millions | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 350.93 millions | +35.4% |
| 1987 | 382.69 millions | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 402.36 millions | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 450.98 millions | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 453.88 millions | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 456.67 millions | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 643.09 millions | +40.8% |
| 1998 | 866 millions | +34.7% |
| 1999 | 833.14 millions | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 845.4 millions | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 829.29 millions | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 932.34 millions | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 1,124 millions | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 1,269 millions | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 1,580 millions | +24.5% |
| 2006 | 1,443 millions | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 1,367 millions | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 1,756 millions | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 1,844 millions | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 2,004 millions | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 2,199 millions | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 2,213 millions | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,448 millions | +10.6% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 2,448 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 274.17 millions, 8.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 2,448 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 3.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 211.14 millions | 122.85 millions | 319.97 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 352.9 millions | 259.17 millions | 450.98 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 650.56 millions | 453.88 millions | 866 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,299 millions | 829.29 millions | 1,844 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,216 millions | 2,004 millions | 2,448 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More education data for Morocco
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.18 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 183,432 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 266,273 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 460,392 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 452,625 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Morocco?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Morocco was 2,448 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 2,448 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 122.85 millions in 1973.
- How does Morocco rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Morocco ranks 43rd out of 154 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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