South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$
South Korea
13,908 millions
in 2022
Mexico
12,545 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
7th
Mexico rank
10th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 13,908 millions against 12,545 millions in Mexico, a difference of 1,363 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 10th of 147 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 151.89 millions | 2,009 millions | 1,857 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 12,394 millions | 12,129 millions | 265.2 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 13,908 millions against 12,545 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 1,363 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 1990 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- South Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 10th of 147 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (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