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

Mexico
122,078 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
190,145 millions
in 2021
Mexico rank
11th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
8th

Government expenditure on education, 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 190,145 millions against 122,078 millions in Mexico, a difference of 68,067 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 169 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 26,698 millions 50,455 millions 23,757 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2000s 63,396 millions 88,566 millions 25,170 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 106,337 millions 143,095 millions 36,758 millions United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 111,430 millions 185,798 millions 74,368 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, ppp$, Mexico or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 190,145 millions against 122,078 millions in Mexico as of 2021.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
68,067 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, ppp$?
Mexico ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 169 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (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