Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of was 9.2% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of is 9.2%, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 14.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 78th of 145 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.
Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 14.7% | — |
| 2005 | 11.9% | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 9.3% | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 10.1% | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 8.9% | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 8.0% | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 9.2% | +16.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.5% | 8.0% | 14.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania, United Republic of
- 75 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 9.4% compare
- 76 Benin 9.3% compare
- 77 Cyprus 9.3% compare
- 79 Liechtenstein 9.1% compare
- 80 Türkiye 8.9% compare
- 81 Lao People's Democratic Republic 8.6% compare
More education data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1661 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of in Tanzania, United Republic of was 9.2% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 14.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 78th out of 145 countries with data for 2014.
- Is initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Initial government funding per pre-primary student as a percentage of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release