Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ in Zambia
Zambia: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ was 608.46 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ in Zambia, 1991–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Zambia stood at 608.46 millions.
The figure is up 21.8% on the previous year and up 625.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Zambia peaked at 749.67 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 63.62 millions, in 1994.
That places Zambia 89th out of 137 countries with data for 2017, 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 secondary education, constant PPP$ in Zambia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 106.05 millions | — |
| 1992 | 82.66 millions | -22.1% |
| 1993 | 64.45 millions | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 63.62 millions | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 69.96 millions | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 113.85 millions | +62.7% |
| 2004 | 101.92 millions | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 83.87 millions | -17.7% |
| 2015 | 749.67 millions | +793.8% |
| 2016 | 499.36 millions | -33.4% |
| 2017 | 608.46 millions | +21.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.35 millions | 63.62 millions | 106.05 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 99.88 millions | 83.87 millions | 113.85 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 619.16 millions | 499.36 millions | 749.67 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 663,308 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 651,791 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 56,680 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.65 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 69,123 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,736 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 24,494 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 59.03 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 32,186 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -20.25 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Zambia?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ in Zambia was 608.46 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 749.67 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.62 millions in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Zambia ranks 89th out of 137 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 625.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release