South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$
South Korea
28,112 millions
in 2022
Mexico
20,457 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
7th
Mexico rank
9th
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 28,112 millions against 20,457 millions in Mexico, a difference of 7,655 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.4 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 107 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 | 4,586 millions | 6,343 millions | 1,757 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 17,727 millions | 19,278 millions | 1,551 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 23,116 millions | 19,178 millions | 3,938 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 28,112 millions against 20,457 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 7,655 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, ppp$?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 9th of 107 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release