Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 128.49 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica, 1980–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica is 128.49 millions, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica peaked at 573.6 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1986.
Costa Rica ranks 29th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 308.12 millions | — |
| 1982 | 187.83 millions | -39.0% |
| 1983 | 222.46 millions | +18.4% |
| 1986 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1995 | 61.59 millions | — |
| 1996 | 73.55 millions | +19.4% |
| 1999 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2001 | 0.5318 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 49.5 millions | — |
| 2008 | 42.82 millions | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 53.26 millions | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 59.29 millions | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 62.1 millions | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 63.63 millions | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 69.93 millions | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 53.85 millions | -23.0% |
| 2015 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 191.44 millions | — |
| 2017 | 445.47 millions | +132.7% |
| 2018 | 573.6 millions | +28.8% |
| 2019 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 261.57 millions | — |
| 2021 | 387.64 millions | +48.2% |
| 2022 | 134.18 millions | -65.4% |
| 2023 | 128.49 millions | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.73 millions | 0 millions | 308.12 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 45.04 millions | 0 millions | 73.55 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 24.35 millions | 0 millions | 53.26 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 151.93 millions | 0 millions | 573.6 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.97 millions | 128.49 millions | 387.64 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Costa Rica
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 225,537 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Costa Rica was 128.49 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 573.6 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1986.
- How does Costa Rica rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Costa Rica ranks 29th out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release