Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 327.52 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Uganda, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Uganda stood at 327.52 millions.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Uganda peaked at 348.64 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.89 millions, in 1982.
That places Uganda 91st out of 154 countries with data for 2014, 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.73 millions | — |
| 1973 | 19.29 millions | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 21.97 millions | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 21.16 millions | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 24.23 millions | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 4.89 millions | -79.8% |
| 1983 | 6.17 millions | +26.3% |
| 1984 | 14.29 millions | +131.5% |
| 1985 | 48.06 millions | +236.2% |
| 1988 | 63.42 millions | +32.0% |
| 2004 | 200.28 millions | +215.8% |
| 2010 | 205.17 millions | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 348.64 millions | +69.9% |
| 2012 | 290.47 millions | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 292.43 millions | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 327.52 millions | +12.0% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 327.52 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 188.54 millions, 1.7× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 327.52 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 179.98 millions, 1.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Uganda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +236.2% | 14.29 millions | 48.06 millions |
| 2004 | +215.8% | 63.42 millions | 200.28 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.68 millions | 16.73 millions | 24.23 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 27.37 millions | 4.89 millions | 63.42 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 200.28 millions | 200.28 millions | 200.28 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 292.84 millions | 205.17 millions | 348.64 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.58 (2013)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.88 (2013)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Uganda was 327.52 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 348.64 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.89 millions in 1982.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Uganda ranks 91st out of 154 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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