Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Niger
Niger: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 188.54 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Niger, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Niger recorded 188.54 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2018.
That represents a change of up 35.9% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Niger peaked at 289.32 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.52 millions, in 1971.
That places Niger 103rd out of 154 countries with data for 2018, 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$ in Niger, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.52 millions | — |
| 1990 | 34.68 millions | +666.8% |
| 1991 | 45.98 millions | +32.6% |
| 1992 | 35.83 millions | -22.1% |
| 1993 | 39.13 millions | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 26.59 millions | -32.0% |
| 1995 | 33.28 millions | +25.1% |
| 1996 | 30.81 millions | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 47.76 millions | +55.0% |
| 2006 | 84.56 millions | +77.0% |
| 2007 | 121.11 millions | +43.2% |
| 2008 | 137.8 millions | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 155.52 millions | +12.9% |
| 2010 | 130.31 millions | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 152.18 millions | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 156.04 millions | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 200.92 millions | +28.8% |
| 2014 | 289.32 millions | +44.0% |
| 2015 | 198.89 millions | -31.3% |
| 2016 | 155.88 millions | -21.6% |
| 2017 | 138.75 millions | -11.0% |
| 2018 | 188.54 millions | +35.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.52 millions | 4.52 millions | 4.52 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 35.19 millions | 26.59 millions | 45.98 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 109.35 millions | 47.76 millions | 155.52 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 178.98 millions | 130.31 millions | 289.32 millions | 9 |
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More education data for Niger
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 69,636 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 46.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 64.65 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 64.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Niger?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Niger was 188.54 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 289.32 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.52 millions in 1971.
- How does Niger rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Niger ranks 103rd out of 154 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release