Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 135.92 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Uganda, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 135.92 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in 2014.
That represents a change of up 139.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda peaked at 199.78 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 13.86 millions, in 1971.
Uganda ranks 110th 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$ in Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.86 millions | — |
| 1973 | 15.9 millions | +14.7% |
| 1974 | 19.01 millions | +19.5% |
| 1975 | 27.73 millions | +45.9% |
| 1976 | 22.26 millions | -19.7% |
| 1982 | 19.09 millions | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 20.36 millions | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 19.92 millions | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 41.86 millions | +110.2% |
| 1988 | 193.38 millions | +361.9% |
| 2004 | 56.65 millions | -70.7% |
| 2010 | 171.15 millions | +202.1% |
| 2011 | 199.78 millions | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 141.88 millions | -29.0% |
| 2013 | 135.96 millions | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 135.92 millions | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.75 millions | 13.86 millions | 27.73 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 58.92 millions | 19.09 millions | 193.38 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 56.65 millions | 56.65 millions | 56.65 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 156.94 millions | 135.92 millions | 199.78 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Uganda
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 207,238 (2017)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Uganda was 135.92 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 199.78 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.86 millions in 1971.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Uganda ranks 110th out of 153 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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