Mexico vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$

Mexico
126,740 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
205,379 millions
in 2021
Mexico rank
11th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
8th

Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time

  • Mexico
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 205,379 millions against 126,740 millions in Mexico, a difference of 78,639 millions.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.6 times Mexico's.

Across all 26 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 166 countries.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 56,639 millions 101,915 millions 45,276 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2000s 108,166 millions 144,817 millions 36,651 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 135,463 millions 190,661 millions 55,198 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 127,646 millions 208,106 millions 80,461 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Mexico or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 205,379 millions against 126,740 millions in Mexico as of 2021.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
78,639 millions, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
26 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2021.
How do Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
Mexico ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 166 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
166 places, 3,074 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release