Costa Rica vs Philippines: Government expenditure on education, US$
Costa Rica
4,595 millions
in 2023
Philippines
4,466 millions
in 2009
Costa Rica rank
59th
Philippines rank
60th
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- Costa Rica
- Philippines
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 4,595 millions against 4,466 millions in Philippines, a difference of 129 millions.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 59th and Philippines ranks 60th of 181 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 208.41 millions | 600.9 millions | 392.49 millions | Philippines |
| 1990s | 421.29 millions | 2,520 millions | 2,099 millions | Philippines |
| 2000s | 1,086 millions | 3,158 millions | 2,073 millions | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, Costa Rica or Philippines?
- Costa Rica, at 4,595 millions against 4,466 millions in Philippines as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 129 millions, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2009.
- How do Costa Rica and Philippines rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Costa Rica ranks 59th and Philippines ranks 60th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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