Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Paraguay
Paraguay: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 451.69 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Paraguay, 1970–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Paraguay stood at 451.69 millions.
That represents a change of up 135.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Paraguay peaked at 466.96 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.75 millions, in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 79th 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.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.75 millions | — |
| 1971 | 9.99 millions | +28.8% |
| 1985 | 14.88 millions | +49.0% |
| 1990 | 26.55 millions | +78.4% |
| 2000 | 173.84 millions | +554.9% |
| 2001 | 153.94 millions | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 114.96 millions | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 120.84 millions | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 128.78 millions | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 191.82 millions | +49.0% |
| 2010 | 290.6 millions | +51.5% |
| 2011 | 376.99 millions | +29.7% |
| 2012 | 466.96 millions | +23.9% |
| 2016 | 451.69 millions | -3.3% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 451.69 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 666.24 millions, 68% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 451.69 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 451.69 millions, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Paraguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +554.9% | 26.55 millions | 173.84 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.87 millions | 7.75 millions | 9.99 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 14.88 millions | 14.88 millions | 14.88 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 26.55 millions | 26.55 millions | 26.55 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 147.36 millions | 114.96 millions | 191.82 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 396.56 millions | 290.6 millions | 466.96 millions | 4 |
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More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Paraguay?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Paraguay was 451.69 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 466.96 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.75 millions in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Paraguay ranks 79th out of 151 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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/