South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$
South Korea
66,377 millions
in 2022
Mexico
43,319 millions
in 2021
South Korea rank
8th
Mexico rank
11th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 66,377 millions against 43,319 millions in Mexico, a difference of 23,058 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.5 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 11th of 137 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 | 10,560 millions | 16,612 millions | 6,052 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 43,125 millions | 44,722 millions | 1,598 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 50,586 millions | 42,896 millions | 7,690 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 66,377 millions against 43,319 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 23,058 millions, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- South Korea ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 11th of 137 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ (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