Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Guatemala

Guatemala: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ was 178.95 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
178.95 millions
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
31st
of 145 countries
All-time high
299.74 millions
in 2013
All-time low
0 millions
in 2004
Years of data
18
1993–2019

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Guatemala, 1993–2019

01002003001993200620191993: 61.1 millions1994: 82.9 millions1995: 80.1 millions1996: 39.5 millions2004: 0 millions2006: 64.3 millions2007: 148.9 millions2008: 192 millions2010: 190.7 millions2011: 217.1 millions2012: 241.9 millions2013: 299.7 millions2014: 223.5 millions2015: 237.9 millions2016: 172.4 millions2017: 172 millions2018: 188.2 millions2019: 178.9 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2019, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Guatemala stood at 178.95 millions.

The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Guatemala peaked at 299.74 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 2004.

Guatemala ranks 31st of 145 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ (millions) in Guatemala, 1993 to 2019.
Year millions Change
1993 61.07 millions —
1994 82.9 millions +35.8%
1995 80.11 millions -3.4%
1996 39.45 millions -50.8%
2004 0 millions -100.0%
2006 64.28 millions —
2007 148.87 millions +131.6%
2008 191.98 millions +29.0%
2010 190.67 millions -0.7%
2011 217.07 millions +13.8%
2012 241.91 millions +11.4%
2013 299.74 millions +23.9%
2014 223.51 millions -25.4%
2015 237.94 millions +6.5%
2016 172.4 millions -27.5%
2017 171.97 millions -0.2%
2018 188.15 millions +9.4%
2019 178.95 millions -4.9%

Guatemala compared with similar countries

  • Guatemala's 178.95 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.53 millions, 70.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • Guatemala's 178.95 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.84 millions, 20.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 65.89 millions 39.45 millions 82.9 millions 4
2000s 101.28 millions 0 millions 191.98 millions 4
2010s 212.23 millions 171.97 millions 299.74 millions 10

Countries ranked near Guatemala

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  4. 32 Kuwait 175.13 millions compare
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  6. 34 Chad 126.83 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Guatemala?
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Guatemala was 178.95 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 299.74 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 2004.
How does Guatemala rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$?
Guatemala ranks 31st out of 145 countries with data for 2019.
Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
145 places, 2,036 data points, 1971–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) not specified by level, 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/