Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Nepal
Nepal: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (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$ (millions) (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% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 398.34 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 274.17 millions, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 398.34 millions is above the median for South Asia, which is 387.75 millions, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.55 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.24 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (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