Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Botswana
Botswana: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 344.72 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Botswana, 1971–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2009, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Botswana stood at 344.72 millions.
That represents a change of down 13.1% on the previous year and down 9.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Botswana peaked at 396.88 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.52 millions, in 1971.
Botswana ranks 92nd of 153 countries on this measure, 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.52 millions | — |
| 1972 | 1.76 millions | +15.6% |
| 1973 | 2 millions | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 3.8 millions | +90.2% |
| 1975 | 5.51 millions | +45.0% |
| 1976 | 7.63 millions | +38.5% |
| 1977 | 6.46 millions | -15.4% |
| 1978 | 9.91 millions | +53.3% |
| 1979 | 14.99 millions | +51.3% |
| 1980 | 19.21 millions | +28.1% |
| 1983 | 20.2 millions | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 23.91 millions | +18.4% |
| 1985 | 26.2 millions | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 23.47 millions | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 41.4 millions | +76.4% |
| 1988 | 64.27 millions | +55.2% |
| 1990 | 93.51 millions | +45.5% |
| 1992 | 139.32 millions | +49.0% |
| 2005 | 378.94 millions | +172.0% |
| 2007 | 396.88 millions | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 344.72 millions | -13.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 344.72 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 782.02 millions, 44% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 344.72 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 110.7 millions, 3.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.95 millions | 1.52 millions | 14.99 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 31.24 millions | 19.21 millions | 64.27 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 116.41 millions | 93.51 millions | 139.32 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 373.51 millions | 344.72 millions | 396.88 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 88.56 (2014)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.46 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Botswana?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Botswana was 344.72 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 396.88 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.52 millions in 1971.
- How does Botswana rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Botswana ranks 92nd out of 153 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release