Costa Rica vs Guatemala: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
Costa Rica
7,614 millions
in 2023
Guatemala
7,943 millions
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
69th
Guatemala rank
67th
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- Costa Rica
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 7,943 millions against 7,614 millions in Costa Rica, a difference of 329 millions.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Guatemala ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 69th and Guatemala ranks 67th of 166 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 3 and Guatemala in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,755 millions | 1,719 millions | 36.39 millions | Costa Rica |
| 2000s | 3,925 millions | 4,582 millions | 657.44 millions | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 7,370 millions | 5,610 millions | 1,760 millions | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 7,835 millions | 7,412 millions | 422.6 millions | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 7,943 millions against 7,614 millions in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 329 millions, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Guatemala rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Costa Rica ranks 69th and Guatemala ranks 67th of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release