South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
South Korea
41,232 millions
in 2022
Mexico
24,098 millions
in 2021
South Korea rank
9th
Mexico rank
12th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 41,232 millions against 24,098 millions in Mexico, a difference of 17,134 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.7 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 12th of 148 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,311 millions | 5,924 millions | 2,612 millions | Mexico |
| 1990s | 6,560 millions | 9,944 millions | 3,384 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 26,788 millions | 24,878 millions | 1,910 millions | South Korea |
| 2020s | 31,423 millions | 23,862 millions | 7,561 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 41,232 millions against 24,098 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 17,134 millions, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- South Korea ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 12th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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