Costa Rica vs Philippines: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$
Costa Rica
1,700 millions
in 2023
Philippines
1,477 millions
in 2009
Costa Rica rank
62nd
Philippines rank
65th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ over time
- Costa Rica
- Philippines
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 1,700 millions against 1,477 millions in Philippines, a difference of 223 millions.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.2 times Philippines's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 65th of 148 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 | 252.46 millions | 1,032 millions | 779.61 millions | Philippines |
| 2000s | 425.61 millions | 1,231 millions | 805.15 millions | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$, Costa Rica or Philippines?
- Costa Rica, at 1,700 millions against 1,477 millions in Philippines as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ between Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 223 millions, with Costa Rica 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, ppp$?
- Costa Rica ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 65th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (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