South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant US$
South Korea
17,799 millions
in 2022
Mexico
11,814 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
7th
Mexico rank
10th
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant US$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 17,799 millions against 11,814 millions in Mexico, a difference of 5,985 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.5 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 10th of 108 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 | 4,267 millions | 7,238 millions | 2,971 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 12,719 millions | 12,850 millions | 131.58 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 15,143 millions | 11,814 millions | 3,329 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 us$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 17,799 millions against 11,814 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant us$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 5,985 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 us$?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 10th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, constant US$ (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