Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ in Uruguay

Uruguay: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ was 513.67 millions in 2018. β—† Volatile

Latest (2018)
513.67 millions
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
42nd
of 96 countries
All-time high
525.99 millions
in 2017
All-time low
50.57 millions
in 2003
Years of data
12
1999–2018

Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ in Uruguay, 1999–2018

1002003004005001999200820181999: 105.3 millions2000: 104.1 millions2001: 89.2 millions2002: 68 millions2003: 50.6 millions2004: 62.3 millions2005: 87.7 millions2006: 110 millions2011: 378.6 millions2016: 454.9 millions2017: 526 millions2018: 513.7 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Uruguay recorded 513.67 millions for government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in 2018.

The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 366.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Uruguay peaked at 525.99 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 50.57 millions, in 2003.

Uruguay ranks 42nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 105.26 millions 105.26 millions 105.26 millions 1
2000s 81.69 millions 50.57 millions 110.01 millions 7
2010s 468.29 millions 378.63 millions 525.99 millions 4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 39 Slovak Republic 853.6 millions compare
  2. 40 Costa Rica 818.76 millions compare
  3. 41 Ecuador 514.2 millions compare
  4. 43 Dominican Republic 492.49 millions compare
  5. 44 Lithuania, Republic of 484.21 millions compare
  6. 45 Luxembourg 474.4 millions compare

See the full ranking of 96 places β†’

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All data for Uruguay β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Uruguay?
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ in Uruguay was 513.67 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 525.99 millions in 2017.
What is the lowest government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 50.57 millions in 2003.
How does Uruguay rank for government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$?
Uruguay ranks 42nd out of 96 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 366.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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/