Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 412.52 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Cameroon, 1971–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2012, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cameroon stood at 412.52 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cameroon peaked at 437.75 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 10.92 millions, in 1971.
Cameroon ranks 83rd 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.92 millions | — |
| 1972 | 14.02 millions | +28.4% |
| 2005 | 269.47 millions | +1822.4% |
| 2006 | 270.1 millions | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 360.85 millions | +33.6% |
| 2008 | 374.49 millions | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 437.75 millions | +16.9% |
| 2010 | 413.17 millions | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 397.19 millions | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 412.52 millions | +3.9% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 412.52 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 246.84 millions, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 412.52 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 110.7 millions, 3.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.47 millions | 10.92 millions | 14.02 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 342.53 millions | 269.47 millions | 437.75 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 407.63 millions | 397.19 millions | 413.17 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.75 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.24 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cameroon?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Cameroon was 412.52 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 437.75 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.92 millions in 1971.
- How does Cameroon rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Cameroon ranks 83rd out of 153 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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