Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 262.51 millions in 2013. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Congo, 1994–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Congo is 262.51 millions, measured in 2013.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Congo peaked at 392.84 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 140.75 millions, in 2005.
Congo ranks 107th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 392.84 millions | — |
| 1995 | 290.86 millions | -26.0% |
| 2002 | 215.06 millions | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 140.75 millions | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 262.84 millions | +86.7% |
| 2013 | 262.51 millions | -0.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 262.51 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 448.48 millions, 59% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Congo's 262.51 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 262.04 millions, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 341.85 millions | 290.86 millions | 392.84 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 177.9 millions | 140.75 millions | 215.06 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 262.67 millions | 262.51 millions | 262.84 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Congo was 262.51 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 392.84 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 140.75 millions in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Congo ranks 107th out of 146 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release