Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ was 1,141 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1,141 millions
Change on year
down 18.1%
World rank
42nd
of 92 countries
All-time high
1,393 millions
in 2018
All-time low
98.69 millions
in 2004
Years of data
14
2004–2019

Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ in Dominican Republic, 2004–2019

05001.0k1.5k2004201120192004: 98.7 millions2005: 163.7 millions2008: 250.6 millions2009: 340.9 millions2010: 263.1 millions2011: 271.9 millions2012: 318.7 millions2013: 633.9 millions2014: 666.5 millions2015: 710.1 millions2016: 1.2k millions2017: 1.1k millions2018: 1.4k millions2019: 1.1k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Dominican Republic is 1,141 millions, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 234.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 1,393 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 98.69 millions, in 2004.

Dominican Republic ranks 42nd of 92 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 lower secondary education, PPP$ in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (millions) in Dominican Republic, 2004 to 2019.
Year millions Change
2004 98.69 millions
2005 163.71 millions +65.9%
2008 250.61 millions +53.1%
2009 340.9 millions +36.0%
2010 263.12 millions -22.8%
2011 271.93 millions +3.3%
2012 318.74 millions +17.2%
2013 633.89 millions +98.9%
2014 666.49 millions +5.1%
2015 710.12 millions +6.5%
2016 1,236 millions +74.1%
2017 1,076 millions -13.0%
2018 1,393 millions +29.5%
2019 1,141 millions -18.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 213.48 millions 98.69 millions 340.9 millions 4
2010s 771.01 millions 263.12 millions 1,393 millions 10

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 39 Sri Lanka 1,484 millions compare
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  4. 43 Ghana 1,019 millions compare
  5. 44 Côte d'Ivoire 973.66 millions compare
  6. 45 Lithuania 970.03 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Dominican Republic?
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ in Dominican Republic was 1,141 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 1,393 millions in 2018.
What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 98.69 millions in 2004.
How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$?
Dominican Republic ranks 42nd out of 92 countries with data for 2019.
Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 234.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
92 places, 1,122 data points, 1995–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on lower secondary 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/