Costa Rica vs Philippines: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
Costa Rica
1,700 millions
in 2023
Philippines
1,896 millions
in 2009
Costa Rica rank
62nd
Philippines rank
60th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Costa Rica
- Philippines
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1,896 millions against 1,700 millions in Costa Rica, a difference of 196 millions.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.1 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 60th of 146 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 522.37 millions | 1,735 millions | 1,213 millions | Philippines |
| 2000s | 725.36 millions | 1,737 millions | 1,012 millions | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Costa Rica or Philippines?
- Philippines, at 1,896 millions against 1,700 millions in Costa Rica as of 2009.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 196 millions, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2009.
- How do Costa Rica and Philippines rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Costa Rica ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 60th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (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