Panama vs Zambia: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Panama
1,838 millions
in 2023
Zambia
1,757 millions
in 2017
Panama rank
65th
Zambia rank
67th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Panama
- Zambia
How they compare
Panama currently reports 1,838 millions against 1,757 millions in Zambia, a difference of 81 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Panama ahead.
Panama ranks 65th and Zambia ranks 67th of 136 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Panama averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458.1 millions | 146.32 millions | 311.78 millions | Panama |
| 2000s | 799.97 millions | 365.62 millions | 434.35 millions | Panama |
| 2010s | 1,174 millions | 1,784 millions | 609.86 millions | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Panama or Zambia?
- Panama, at 1,838 millions against 1,757 millions in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Panama and Zambia?
- 81 millions, with Panama ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and Zambia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2017.
- How do Panama and Zambia rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Panama ranks 65th and Zambia ranks 67th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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