Government expenditure on education, US$ in Paraguay
Paraguay: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 1,240 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Paraguay, 1970–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 1,240 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 153.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Paraguay peaked at 1,247 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12.52 millions, in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 91st 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.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.52 millions | — |
| 1971 | 15.06 millions | +20.3% |
| 1985 | 45.82 millions | +204.3% |
| 1990 | 60.49 millions | +32.0% |
| 1998 | 388.79 millions | +542.8% |
| 1999 | 373.88 millions | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 374.62 millions | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 325.69 millions | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 245.23 millions | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 260.18 millions | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 276.21 millions | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 489.17 millions | +77.1% |
| 2010 | 754.68 millions | +54.3% |
| 2011 | 1,247 millions | +65.2% |
| 2012 | 1,221 millions | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 1,240 millions | +1.6% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1,240 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,292 millions, 96% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1,240 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,096 millions, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ in Paraguay changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +542.8% | 60.49 millions | 388.79 millions |
| 1985 | +204.3% | 15.06 millions | 45.82 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.79 millions | 12.52 millions | 15.06 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 45.82 millions | 45.82 millions | 45.82 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 274.39 millions | 60.49 millions | 388.79 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 328.52 millions | 245.23 millions | 489.17 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,115 millions | 754.68 millions | 1,247 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More reference data data for Paraguay
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Paraguay?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Paraguay was 1,240 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1,247 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.52 millions in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Paraguay ranks 91st out of 174 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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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About this data
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/