Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (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.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 13.33 millions | — |
| 1979 | 16.6 millions | +24.5% |
| 1980 | 21.68 millions | +30.6% |
| 1981 | 46.19 millions | +113.1% |
| 1987 | 47.14 millions | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 49.82 millions | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 57.46 millions | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 34.23 millions | -40.4% |
| 2005 | 45.71 millions | +33.5% |
| 2007 | 75.05 millions | +64.2% |
| 2008 | 82.71 millions | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 96.55 millions | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 85.5 millions | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 110.34 millions | +29.0% |
| 2013 | 109.3 millions | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 98.15 millions | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 101.57 millions | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 81.24 millions | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 266.56 millions | +228.1% |
| 2023 | 204.86 millions | -23.1% |
| 2024 | 199.98 millions | -2.4% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 199.98 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 188.54 millions, 1.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 199.98 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +228.1% | 81.24 millions | 266.56 millions |
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
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (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