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

Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ was 492.49 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
492.49 millions
Change on year
down 20.4%
World rank
43rd
of 96 countries
All-time high
618.66 millions
in 2018
All-time low
33.85 millions
in 2004
Years of data
14
2004–2019

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

02004006002004201120192004: 33.9 millions2005: 79.2 millions2008: 121.5 millions2009: 163 millions2010: 128.1 millions2011: 135.5 millions2012: 163.7 millions2013: 316.8 millions2014: 326.9 millions2015: 333.4 millions2016: 558.7 millions2017: 489.2 millions2018: 618.7 millions2019: 492.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2019, government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Dominican Republic stood at 492.49 millions.

That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 202.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 618.66 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 33.85 millions, in 2004.

Dominican Republic ranks 43rd of 96 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, US$ in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ (millions) in Dominican Republic, 2004 to 2019.
Year millions Change
2004 33.85 millions
2005 79.21 millions +134.0%
2008 121.54 millions +53.4%
2009 163 millions +34.1%
2010 128.1 millions -21.4%
2011 135.48 millions +5.8%
2012 163.66 millions +20.8%
2013 316.8 millions +93.6%
2014 326.88 millions +3.2%
2015 333.43 millions +2.0%
2016 558.66 millions +67.5%
2017 489.18 millions -12.4%
2018 618.66 millions +26.5%
2019 492.49 millions -20.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 99.4 millions 33.85 millions 163 millions 4
2010s 356.33 millions 128.1 millions 618.66 millions 10

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 40 Costa Rica 818.76 millions compare
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  3. 42 Uruguay 513.67 millions compare
  4. 44 Lithuania 484.21 millions compare
  5. 45 Luxembourg 474.4 millions compare
  6. 46 Bulgaria 471.29 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Dominican Republic?
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Dominican Republic was 492.49 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 618.66 millions in 2018.
What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 33.85 millions in 2004.
How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$?
Dominican Republic ranks 43rd out of 96 countries with data for 2019.
Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 202.1%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,162 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 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/