Colombia vs New Zealand: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
Colombia
3,137 millions
in 1999
New Zealand
3,380 millions
in 2023
Colombia rank
39th
New Zealand rank
36th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- Colombia
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3,380 millions against 3,137 millions in Colombia, a difference of 243 millions.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 39th and New Zealand ranks 36th of 148 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 666.82 millions | 1,350 millions | 683.26 millions | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 1,021 millions | 1,382 millions | 361.72 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant us$, Colombia or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 3,380 millions against 3,137 millions in Colombia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between Colombia and New Zealand?
- 243 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and New Zealand?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 1989.
- How do Colombia and New Zealand rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Colombia ranks 39th and New Zealand ranks 36th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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