Government expenditure on primary education as % of GDP in Argentina
Argentina: Government expenditure on primary education as % of GDP was 1.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education as % of GDP in Argentina, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp in Argentina stood at 1.6%.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp in Argentina peaked at 1.8% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1989.
That places Argentina 53rd out of 152 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 primary education as % of GDP in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.4% | — |
| 1972 | 0.5% | +31.3% |
| 1973 | 0.6% | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 0.6% | +10.3% |
| 1975 | 0.5% | -23.1% |
| 1976 | 0.3% | -38.9% |
| 1977 | 0.7% | +137.0% |
| 1978 | 0.8% | +13.2% |
| 1979 | 1.0% | +26.8% |
| 1980 | 1.1% | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 0.7% | -36.1% |
| 1983 | 0.6% | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 1.0% | +55.3% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | -93.1% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 0.1% | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -48.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | +12.2% |
| 1996 | 1.4% | +4049.8% |
| 1998 | 1.4% | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 1.6% | +16.0% |
| 2000 | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 1.8% | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 1.4% | -22.3% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 1.8% | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 1.7% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 50 El Salvador 1.7% compare
- 51 Algeria 1.6% compare
- 52 New Zealand 1.6% compare
- 54 Benin 1.6% compare
- 55 Brazil 1.6% compare
- 56 United States of America 1.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp in Argentina?
- Government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp in Argentina was 1.6% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2001.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1989.
- How does Argentina rank for government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp?
- Argentina ranks 53rd out of 152 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on primary education as % of gdp rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education as % of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers), expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Divide total government expenditure for a given level of education (ex. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) by the GDP, and multiply by 100. A higher percentage of GDP spent on education shows a higher government priority for education, but also a higher capacity of the government to raise revenues for public spending, in relation to the size of the country's economy. When interpreting this indicator however, one should keep in mind in some countries, the private sector and/or households may fund a higher proportion of total funding for education, thus making government expenditure appear lower than in other countries. Limitations: In some instances data on total public 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/