Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Macao

Macao: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 2,336 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2,336 millions
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
91st
of 163 countries
All-time high
2,513 millions
in 2012
All-time low
427.25 millions
in 2001
Years of data
21
1998–2018

Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Macao, 1998–2018

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1998200820181998: 468.8 millions1999: 462.7 millions2000: 496.5 millions2001: 427.2 millions2002: 495 millions2003: 550.3 millions2004: 574.9 millions2005: 653.5 millions2006: 734.8 millions2007: 804.1 millions2008: 910.9 millions2009: 1.1k millions2010: 1.4k millions2011: 1.8k millions2012: 2.5k millions2013: 1.8k millions2014: 1.8k millions2015: 2.1k millions2016: 2.2k millions2017: 2.1k millions2018: 2.3k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Macao is 2,336 millions, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 156.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Macao peaked at 2,513 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 427.25 millions, in 2001.

That places Macao 91st out of 163 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Macao, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) in Macao, 1998 to 2018.
Year millions Change
1998 468.77 millions —
1999 462.73 millions -1.3%
2000 496.53 millions +7.3%
2001 427.25 millions -14.0%
2002 494.97 millions +15.9%
2003 550.25 millions +11.2%
2004 574.93 millions +4.5%
2005 653.46 millions +13.7%
2006 734.81 millions +12.4%
2007 804.12 millions +9.4%
2008 910.86 millions +13.3%
2009 1,073 millions +17.7%
2010 1,403 millions +30.9%
2011 1,780 millions +26.8%
2012 2,513 millions +41.2%
2013 1,818 millions -27.7%
2014 1,848 millions +1.7%
2015 2,102 millions +13.8%
2016 2,182 millions +3.8%
2017 2,125 millions -2.6%
2018 2,336 millions +9.9%

Macao compared with similar countries

  • Macao's 2,336 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,119 millions, 19% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Macao's 2,336 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8,693 millions, 27% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 465.75 millions 462.73 millions 468.77 millions 2
2000s 671.97 millions 427.25 millions 1,073 millions 10
2010s 2,012 millions 1,403 millions 2,513 millions 9

Countries ranked near Macao

  1. 88 Senegal 2,600 millions compare
  2. 89 Latvia 2,433 millions compare
  3. 90 Luxembourg 2,402 millions compare
  4. 92 Burkina Faso 2,320 millions compare
  5. 93 Estonia 2,216 millions compare
  6. 94 Lebanon 2,154 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Macao?
Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Macao was 2,336 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Macao?
The highest recorded value was 2,513 millions in 2012.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Macao?
The lowest recorded value was 427.25 millions in 2001.
How does Macao rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
Macao ranks 91st out of 163 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Macao?
Over the last ten years it is up 156.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Macao data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
163 places, 2,668 data points, 1990–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on 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/