How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Colombia?

5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Belgium vs Colombia: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$

Belgium

8,798 millions

in 2017

Colombia

10,834 millions

in 2018

Belgium rank

25th

Colombia rank

22nd

Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time

Belgium
Colombia

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 10,834 millions against 8,798 millions in Belgium, a difference of 2,036 millions.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 25th and Colombia ranks 22nd of 134 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Belgium or Colombia?: Colombia, at 10,834 millions against 8,798 millions in Belgium as of 2018.
What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Belgium and Colombia?: 2,036 millions, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Colombia?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
How do Belgium and Colombia rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?: Belgium ranks 25th and Colombia ranks 22nd of 134 countries.
Where does this data come from?: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit: millions
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 134 places, 1,910 data points, 1990–2019
Last refreshed: 21 August 2026

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in nominal value. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to PPP$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/