Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mexico
Mexico: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 111,717 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mexico, 1990–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mexico is 111,717 millions, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mexico peaked at 116,949 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12,684 millions, in 1990.
That places Mexico 8th out of 163 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,819 millions | 12,684 millions | 36,011 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 63,421 millions | 43,788 millions | 84,941 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 105,831 millions | 89,829 millions | 116,949 millions | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mexico?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mexico was 111,717 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 116,949 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,684 millions in 1990.
- How does Mexico rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Mexico ranks 8th out of 163 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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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/