Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 2,011 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Pakistan, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 2,011 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2015. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Pakistan peaked at 2,011 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 37.76 millions, in 1974.
Pakistan ranks 48th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 46.59 millions | — |
| 1972 | 57.82 millions | +24.1% |
| 1973 | 54.32 millions | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 37.76 millions | -30.5% |
| 1975 | 54.7 millions | +44.9% |
| 1976 | 77.5 millions | +41.7% |
| 1977 | 86.17 millions | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 83.19 millions | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 131.83 millions | +58.5% |
| 1980 | 162.06 millions | +22.9% |
| 1981 | 158.64 millions | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 183.9 millions | +15.9% |
| 1983 | 198.3 millions | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 200.81 millions | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 243.69 millions | +21.4% |
| 1986 | 258.31 millions | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 300.74 millions | +16.4% |
| 1989 | 389.86 millions | +29.6% |
| 1990 | 441.4 millions | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 435.8 millions | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 514.95 millions | +18.2% |
| 1993 | 522.27 millions | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 628.5 millions | +20.3% |
| 1995 | 704.77 millions | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 805.65 millions | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 995.15 millions | +23.5% |
| 2013 | 1,829 millions | +83.7% |
| 2014 | 2,003 millions | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 2,011 millions | +0.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2,011 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 274.17 millions, 7.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2,011 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 2.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 69.99 millions | 37.76 millions | 131.83 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 232.92 millions | 158.64 millions | 389.86 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 631.06 millions | 435.8 millions | 995.15 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,948 millions | 1,829 millions | 2,011 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.08 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.07 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Pakistan was 2,011 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,011 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.76 millions in 1974.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Pakistan ranks 48th out of 154 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release