Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Nepal
Nepal: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 398.34 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Nepal, 1998–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nepal is 398.34 millions, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 274.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nepal peaked at 411.48 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 67.85 millions, in 1999.
Nepal ranks 87th of 154 countries on this measure, 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$ in Nepal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 72.86 millions | — |
| 1999 | 67.85 millions | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 82.41 millions | +21.5% |
| 2001 | 112.8 millions | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 112.15 millions | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 106.42 millions | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 245.09 millions | +130.3% |
| 2009 | 368.46 millions | +50.3% |
| 2010 | 260.05 millions | -29.4% |
| 2011 | 335.18 millions | +28.9% |
| 2012 | 385.86 millions | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 358.86 millions | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 411.48 millions | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 398.34 millions | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.36 millions | 67.85 millions | 72.86 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 171.22 millions | 82.41 millions | 368.46 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 358.29 millions | 260.05 millions | 411.48 millions | 6 |
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More education data for Nepal
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 157,456 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 28.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 128.56 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 128.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nepal?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nepal was 398.34 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 411.48 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.85 millions in 1999.
- How does Nepal rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Nepal ranks 87th out of 154 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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