South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$
South Korea
8,806 millions
in 2022
Mexico
7,245 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
8th
Mexico rank
9th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 8,806 millions against 7,245 millions in Mexico, a difference of 1,561 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 9th of 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.29 millions | 964.27 millions | 947.98 millions | Mexico |
| 1990s | 149.33 millions | 2,529 millions | 2,379 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 8,107 millions | 7,391 millions | 716.39 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 8,806 millions against 7,245 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 1,561 millions, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- South Korea ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 9th of 156 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (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