South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$
South Korea
28,653 millions
in 2022
Mexico
21,238 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
7th
Mexico rank
9th
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 28,653 millions against 21,238 millions in Mexico, a difference of 7,415 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 9th of 106 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,869 millions | 13,011 millions | 6,142 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 20,475 millions | 23,101 millions | 2,625 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 24,378 millions | 21,237 millions | 3,141 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 28,653 millions against 21,238 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 7,415 millions, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant ppp$?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 9th of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant PPP$ (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