Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Pakistan
Pakistan: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 2,398 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,398 millions
World rank
46th
of 153 countries
All-time high
2,421 millions
in 2015
All-time low
36.33 millions
in 1974
Years of data
30
1971–2023
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Pakistan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Pakistan stood at 2,398 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Pakistan peaked at 2,421 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 36.33 millions, in 1974.
That places Pakistan 46th out of 153 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, US$ in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 44.55 millions | — |
| 1972 | 43.71 millions | -1.9% |
| 1973 | 39.39 millions | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 36.33 millions | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 52.56 millions | +44.7% |
| 1976 | 76.38 millions | +45.3% |
| 1977 | 93.46 millions | +22.3% |
| 1978 | 81.39 millions | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 132.3 millions | +62.6% |
| 1980 | 137 millions | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 153.92 millions | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 183.76 millions | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 218.86 millions | +19.1% |
| 1984 | 192.61 millions | -12.0% |
| 1985 | 279.9 millions | +45.3% |
| 1986 | 312.67 millions | +11.7% |
| 1987 | 350.28 millions | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 307.72 millions | -12.2% |
| 1990 | 305.14 millions | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 305.66 millions | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 337.88 millions | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 327.11 millions | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 392.97 millions | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 416.19 millions | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 499.41 millions | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 523.1 millions | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1,406 millions | +168.8% |
| 2014 | 1,903 millions | +35.3% |
| 2015 | 2,421 millions | +27.2% |
| 2023 | 2,398 millions | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66.68 millions | 36.33 millions | 132.3 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 237.41 millions | 137 millions | 350.28 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 388.43 millions | 305.14 millions | 523.1 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,910 millions | 1,406 millions | 2,421 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,398 millions | 2,398 millions | 2,398 millions | 1 |
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More education data for Pakistan
- 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)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.68 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 4.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 231,541 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 214,336 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.01 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Pakistan?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Pakistan was 2,398 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,421 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.33 millions in 1974.
- How does Pakistan rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Pakistan ranks 46th out of 153 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.5%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release