Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Qatar
Qatar: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 693.96 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Qatar, 1971–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2009, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Qatar stood at 693.96 millions. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Qatar peaked at 693.96 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.96 millions, in 1971.
That places Qatar 72nd out of 154 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.96 millions | — |
| 1972 | 4.48 millions | +13.1% |
| 1973 | 6.07 millions | +35.5% |
| 1976 | 16.51 millions | +171.9% |
| 1977 | 22.25 millions | +34.7% |
| 1978 | 48.28 millions | +117.0% |
| 2009 | 693.96 millions | +1337.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 693.96 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 55% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 693.96 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 89% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.93 millions | 3.96 millions | 48.28 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 693.96 millions | 693.96 millions | 693.96 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.38 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Qatar?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Qatar was 693.96 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 693.96 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.96 millions in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Qatar ranks 72nd out of 154 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release