Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Barbados
Barbados: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 236.24 millions in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
236.24 millions
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
142nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
393.64 millions
in 2010
All-time low
219.85 millions
in 2022
Years of data
28
1971–2023
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Barbados, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Barbados is 236.24 millions, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Barbados peaked at 393.64 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 219.85 millions, in 2022.
Barbados ranks 142nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Barbados, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 231.59 millions | — |
| 1972 | 265.7 millions | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 266.38 millions | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 302.13 millions | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 223.3 millions | -26.1% |
| 1977 | 255.47 millions | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 349.73 millions | +36.9% |
| 1999 | 245.59 millions | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 267.68 millions | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 358.99 millions | +34.1% |
| 2002 | 340.39 millions | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 364.37 millions | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 359.09 millions | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 342.73 millions | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 347.98 millions | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 334.81 millions | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 349.92 millions | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 393.64 millions | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 289.65 millions | -26.4% |
| 2013 | 283.38 millions | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 333.87 millions | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 259.47 millions | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 248.95 millions | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 231.78 millions | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 242.25 millions | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 239.47 millions | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 219.85 millions | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 236.24 millions | +7.5% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 236.24 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 7,845 millions, 3% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 236.24 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,215 millions, 19% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 257.43 millions | 223.3 millions | 302.13 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 297.66 millions | 245.59 millions | 349.73 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 340.66 millions | 267.68 millions | 364.37 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 291.53 millions | 231.78 millions | 393.64 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 234.45 millions | 219.85 millions | 242.25 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
More education data for Barbados
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 82.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.4 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Barbados?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Barbados was 236.24 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 393.64 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 219.85 millions in 2022.
- How does Barbados rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Barbados ranks 142nd out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release