Government expenditure on education, US$ in Cuba
Cuba: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 8,258 millions in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Cuba, 1980–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2010, government expenditure on education, us$ in Cuba stood at 8,258 millions.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 250.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Cuba peaked at 8,549 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,582 millions, in 1993.
Cuba ranks 45th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,667 millions | 1,667 millions | 1,667 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,686 millions | 1,582 millions | 1,916 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 4,864 millions | 2,355 millions | 8,549 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,258 millions | 8,258 millions | 8,258 millions | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Cuba?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Cuba was 8,258 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 8,549 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,582 millions in 1993.
- How does Cuba rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Cuba ranks 45th out of 174 countries with data for 2010.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (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 US$ (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 US$. 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/