Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 199.98 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Rwanda, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Rwanda is 199.98 millions, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 83.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Rwanda peaked at 266.56 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.33 millions, in 1978.
That places Rwanda 102nd out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.96 millions | 13.33 millions | 16.6 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 44.46 millions | 21.68 millions | 57.46 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 59.42 millions | 34.23 millions | 82.71 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 97.52 millions | 81.24 millions | 110.34 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 223.8 millions | 199.98 millions | 266.56 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 99 Trinidad and Tobago 221.17 millions compare
- 100 Mauritania 207.89 millions compare
- 101 Republic of Moldova 204.46 millions compare
- 103 Niger 188.54 millions compare
- 104 Botswana 187.91 millions compare
- 105 Benin 179.98 millions compare
More education data for Rwanda
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 68,326 (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 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 149.57 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 149.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Rwanda was 199.98 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 266.56 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.33 millions in 1978.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Rwanda ranks 102nd out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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