Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 156.36 millions in 2010. β—† Volatile

Latest (2010)
156.36 millions
World rank
102nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
156.36 millions
in 2010
All-time low
10.19 millions
in 1970
Years of data
12
1970–2010

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Nicaragua, 1970–2010

0501001501970199020101970: 10.2 millions1971: 11 millions1979: 21.5 millions1980: 27.3 millions1982: 33.2 millions1984: 53.4 millions1987: 73.5 millions1992: 31.1 millions2004: 69.4 millions2005: 84.1 millions2006: 91.1 millions2010: 156.4 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Nicaragua recorded 156.36 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2010. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 125.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nicaragua peaked at 156.36 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10.19 millions, in 1970.

Nicaragua ranks 102nd of 151 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
1970s 14.22 millions 10.19 millions 21.45 millions 3
1980s 46.83 millions 27.3 millions 73.46 millions 4
1990s 31.12 millions 31.12 millions 31.12 millions 1
2000s 81.54 millions 69.43 millions 91.09 millions 3
2010s 156.36 millions 156.36 millions 156.36 millions 1

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 99 Guinea 174.28 millions compare
  2. 100 Eswatini, Kingdom of 165.1 millions compare
  3. 101 Lao People's Democratic Republic 158.43 millions compare
  4. 103 Cambodia 154.53 millions compare
  5. 104 Mauritius 151.92 millions compare
  6. 105 Mongolia 150.5 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nicaragua?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Nicaragua was 156.36 millions in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 156.36 millions in 2010.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 10.19 millions in 1970.
How does Nicaragua rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Nicaragua ranks 102nd out of 151 countries with data for 2010.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 125.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,967 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary 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/