In 2025, government allocated GHC 9.1 billion to Basic Education, representing 21.6% of the total education budget. This comprises GHC 7.8 billion (main budget) and GHC 1.3 billion (GETFund).
Yes, this is the highest allocation ever to basic education in both nominal and real terms. The next highest was GHC 6.5 billion in 2024.
In proportional terms, Basic Education’s share of the 2025 education budget (21.6%) is the highest in the last four (4) years, although allocations were much higher in the pre-Free SHS era.
NB: This excludes the GHC 1.2 billion DACF allocation to build one KG, Primary and JHS plus furniture in each district.
Sources: Eduwatch 2025 Education Budget Analysis, Appropiration Act of 2025 (Act 1126) and 2025 GETFund Formula
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