Current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico

Mexico: Current education expenditure, secondary was 98.1% in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
98.1%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
27th
of 125 countries
All-time high
98.1%
in 2018
All-time low
95.9%
in 2008
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico, 2001–2021

0204060801002001201120212001: 96.9 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2002: 96.7 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2003: 96.6 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2004: 96.8 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2005: 97.3 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2006: 97.2 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2007: 96.8 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2008: 95.9 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2009: 96.4 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2010: 97.1 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2011: 96.8 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2012: 97.4 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2013: 96.6 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2014: 97.5 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2015: 97.7 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2016: 97.1 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2017: 97.7 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2018: 98.1 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2019: 97.8 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2020: 97.9 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions2021: 98.1 % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions.

Analysis

In 2021, current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico stood at 98.1%.

The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico peaked at 98.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 95.9%, in 2008.

That places Mexico 27th out of 125 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Current education expenditure, secondary (% of total expenditure in secondary public institutions) in Mexico, 2001 to 2021.
Year % of total expenditure in secondary public institutions Change
2001 96.9%
2002 96.7% -0.2%
2003 96.6% -0.2%
2004 96.8% +0.2%
2005 97.3% +0.6%
2006 97.2% -0.2%
2007 96.8% -0.3%
2008 95.9% -1.0%
2009 96.4% +0.6%
2010 97.1% +0.7%
2011 96.8% -0.3%
2012 97.4% +0.7%
2013 96.6% -0.8%
2014 97.5% +0.9%
2015 97.7% +0.2%
2016 97.1% -0.6%
2017 97.7% +0.7%
2018 98.1% +0.4%
2019 97.8% -0.2%
2020 97.9% +0.1%
2021 98.1% +0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 96.7% 95.9% 97.3% 9
2010s 97.4% 96.6% 98.1% 10
2020s 98.0% 97.9% 98.1% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 24 Sri Lanka 98.2% compare
  2. 25 Andorra 98.1% compare
  3. 26 Madagascar 98.1% compare
  4. 28 Saint Lucia 97.9% compare
  5. 29 Malawi 97.7% compare
  6. 30 Thailand 97.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico?
Current education expenditure, secondary in Mexico was 98.1% in 2021, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest current education expenditure, secondary recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 98.1% in 2018.
What is the lowest current education expenditure, secondary recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 95.9% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for current education expenditure, secondary?
Mexico ranks 27th out of 125 countries with data for 2021.
Is current education expenditure, secondary rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Current education expenditure, secondary (% of total expenditure in secondary public institutions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Current education expenditure, secondary (% of total expenditure in secondary public institutions)
Unit
% of total expenditure in secondary public institutions
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
141 places, 1,942 data points, 1998–2024
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Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).