Republic of Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on education, PPP$

Republic of Korea
155,150 millions
in 2022
Mexico
122,078 millions
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
9th
Mexico rank
11th

Government expenditure on education, PPP$ over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Mexico
050.0k100.0k150.0k199020062022

How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 155,150 millions against 122,078 millions in Mexico, a difference of 33,072 millions.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mexico ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th of 169 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Mexico Difference Ahead
1990s 17,834 millions 24,693 millions 6,859 millions Mexico
2010s 90,999 millions 113,165 millions 22,166 millions Mexico
2020s 129,831 millions 114,979 millions 14,852 millions Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, ppp$, Republic of Korea or Mexico?
Republic of Korea, at 155,150 millions against 122,078 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Republic of Korea and Mexico?
33,072 millions, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Mexico?
14 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
How do Republic of Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
Republic of Korea ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th of 169 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (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, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
169 places, 3,096 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release