Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 507.51 millions in 2018. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Guyana, 1994–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Guyana is 507.51 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 170.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Guyana peaked at 509.32 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 84.47 millions, in 1994.
That places Guyana 138th out of 166 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 84.47 millions | — |
| 1995 | 85.97 millions | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 236.63 millions | +175.2% |
| 2000 | 231.31 millions | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 234.16 millions | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 235.91 millions | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 194.92 millions | -17.4% |
| 2004 | 156.9 millions | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 227.14 millions | +44.8% |
| 2006 | 238.09 millions | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 187.88 millions | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 178.16 millions | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 207.86 millions | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 227.49 millions | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 214.14 millions | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 439.09 millions | +105.1% |
| 2015 | 395 millions | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 498.66 millions | +26.2% |
| 2017 | 509.32 millions | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 507.51 millions | -0.4% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 507.51 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 14,135 millions, 4% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 507.51 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,722 millions, 19% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Guyana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +175.2% | 85.97 millions | 236.63 millions |
| 2014 | +105.1% | 214.14 millions | 439.09 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135.69 millions | 84.47 millions | 236.63 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 209.39 millions | 156.9 millions | 238.09 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 374.88 millions | 207.86 millions | 509.32 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.47 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.02 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Guyana was 507.51 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 509.32 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.47 millions in 1994.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Guyana ranks 138th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release