Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ was 2,398 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,398 millions
World rank
47th
of 148 countries
All-time high
2,405 millions
in 2015
All-time low
146.57 millions
in 1972
Years of data
30
1971–2023
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Pakistan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Pakistan stood at 2,398 millions.
That represents a change of up 71.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Pakistan peaked at 2,405 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 146.57 millions, in 1972.
That places Pakistan 47th out of 148 countries with data for 2023, 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 US$ in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 158.16 millions | — |
| 1972 | 146.57 millions | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 150.83 millions | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 219.7 millions | +45.7% |
| 1975 | 236.04 millions | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 283.27 millions | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 310.83 millions | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 244.96 millions | -21.2% |
| 1979 | 365.37 millions | +49.2% |
| 1980 | 355.14 millions | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 366.03 millions | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 397 millions | +8.5% |
| 1983 | 460.69 millions | +16.0% |
| 1984 | 463.61 millions | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 651.96 millions | +40.6% |
| 1986 | 783.73 millions | +20.2% |
| 1987 | 904.41 millions | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 754.75 millions | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 752.33 millions | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 790.38 millions | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 804.94 millions | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 783.38 millions | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 903.57 millions | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 983.56 millions | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 1,068 millions | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 1,124 millions | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 1,395 millions | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 1,905 millions | +36.6% |
| 2015 | 2,405 millions | +26.2% |
| 2023 | 2,398 millions | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 235.08 millions | 146.57 millions | 365.37 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 570.81 millions | 355.14 millions | 904.41 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 901.25 millions | 752.33 millions | 1,124 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,902 millions | 1,395 millions | 2,405 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,398 millions | 2,398 millions | 2,398 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 16.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 445,877 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -13.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 9.25 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 19.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 10.45 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 13.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9.95 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 20.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Pakistan was 2,398 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,405 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 146.57 millions in 1972.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Pakistan ranks 47th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release