Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Mexico
Mexico: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 10,549 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Mexico, 1989–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mexico stood at 10,549 millions.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mexico peaked at 14,746 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 818.75 millions, in 1989.
That places Mexico 16th out of 158 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Mexico, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 818.75 millions | — |
| 1990 | 995.59 millions | +21.6% |
| 1991 | 1,349 millions | +35.5% |
| 1992 | 1,667 millions | +23.6% |
| 1994 | 3,859 millions | +131.4% |
| 1995 | 2,439 millions | -36.8% |
| 1998 | 3,577 millions | +46.7% |
| 1999 | 4,380 millions | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 4,654 millions | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 6,747 millions | +45.0% |
| 2003 | 6,237 millions | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 6,431 millions | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 7,422 millions | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 7,884 millions | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 9,122 millions | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 10,091 millions | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 9,340 millions | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 10,731 millions | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 10,924 millions | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 11,930 millions | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 13,221 millions | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 14,746 millions | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 13,161 millions | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 11,161 millions | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 10,549 millions | -5.5% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 10,549 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 411.01 millions, 25.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 10,549 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 281.71 millions, 37.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +131.4% | 1,667 millions | 3,859 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 818.75 millions | 818.75 millions | 818.75 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,610 millions | 995.59 millions | 4,380 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 7,548 millions | 4,654 millions | 10,091 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 12,053 millions | 10,549 millions | 14,746 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mexico?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Mexico was 10,549 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 14,746 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 818.75 millions in 1989.
- How does Mexico rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Mexico ranks 16th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/