Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ was 1,629 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,629 millions
World rank
116th
of 166 countries
All-time high
2,258 millions
in 2017
All-time low
268.75 millions
in 1992
Years of data
12
1992–2023
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Nicaragua, 1992–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 1,629 millions for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in 2023.
The figure is down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Nicaragua peaked at 2,258 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 268.75 millions, in 1992.
That places Nicaragua 116th out of 166 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 268.75 millions | — |
| 1998 | 543.21 millions | +102.1% |
| 1999 | 763.71 millions | +40.6% |
| 2000 | 816.23 millions | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 674.49 millions | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 700.45 millions | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1,628 millions | +132.4% |
| 2014 | 1,845 millions | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 1,931 millions | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 2,021 millions | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 2,258 millions | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 1,629 millions | -27.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 525.22 millions | 268.75 millions | 763.71 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 730.39 millions | 674.49 millions | 816.23 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,937 millions | 1,628 millions | 2,258 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,629 millions | 1,629 millions | 1,629 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 113 Jamaica 1,733 millions compare
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- 118 Malta 1,539 millions compare
- 119 Trinidad and Tobago 1,531 millions compare
More education data for Nicaragua
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 13.43 % change on previous year (1992)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,138 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,569 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 110,644 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 14.74 % change on previous year (1992)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 80,313 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 12.16 % change on previous year (1992)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Nicaragua?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Nicaragua was 1,629 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 2,258 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 268.75 millions in 1992.
- How does Nicaragua rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Nicaragua ranks 116th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release