South Korea vs Mexico: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$
South Korea
15,702 millions
in 2022
Mexico
14,110 millions
in 2022
South Korea rank
13th
Mexico rank
15th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 15,702 millions against 14,110 millions in Mexico, a difference of 1,592 millions.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 15th of 159 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,118 millions | 3,154 millions | 2,036 millions | Mexico |
| 1990s | 1,734 millions | 5,910 millions | 4,176 millions | Mexico |
| 2010s | 13,143 millions | 15,946 millions | 2,803 millions | Mexico |
| 2020s | 15,162 millions | 14,426 millions | 735.5 millions | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 15,702 millions against 14,110 millions in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ between South Korea and Mexico?
- 1,592 millions, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- South Korea ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 15th of 159 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (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