Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Panama
Panama: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) was 257.18 millions in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Panama, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Panama recorded 257.18 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2011.
The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Panama peaked at 327.89 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 20.73 millions, in 1970.
That places Panama 94th out of 151 countries with data for 2011, 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, US$ (millions) (primary) in Panama, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20.73 millions | — |
| 1971 | 23.37 millions | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 27.34 millions | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 29.1 millions | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 35.82 millions | +23.1% |
| 1975 | 39.1 millions | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 44.44 millions | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 48.27 millions | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 53.32 millions | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 63.45 millions | +19.0% |
| 1980 | 74.25 millions | +17.0% |
| 1981 | 70.76 millions | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 68.7 millions | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 76.94 millions | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 86.42 millions | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 89.96 millions | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 96.67 millions | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 100.22 millions | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 102 millions | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 114.83 millions | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 120.02 millions | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 129.77 millions | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 212.85 millions | +64.0% |
| 2000 | 220.32 millions | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 171.48 millions | -22.2% |
| 2002 | 174.78 millions | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 185.46 millions | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 327.89 millions | +76.8% |
| 2011 | 257.18 millions | -21.6% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 257.18 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 20% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Panama's 257.18 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 451.69 millions, 57% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (primary) in Panama changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +76.8% | 185.46 millions | 327.89 millions |
| 1999 | +64.0% | 129.77 millions | 212.85 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.49 millions | 20.73 millions | 63.45 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 82.99 millions | 68.7 millions | 100.22 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 135.89 millions | 102 millions | 212.85 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 215.99 millions | 171.48 millions | 327.89 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 257.18 millions | 257.18 millions | 257.18 millions | 1 |
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More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Panama?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Panama was 257.18 millions in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 327.89 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.73 millions in 1970.
- How does Panama rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Panama ranks 94th out of 151 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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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/