Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 480.42 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic stood at 480.42 millions. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 26.7% on the previous year and up 150.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic peaked at 480.42 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15.3 millions, in 1983.
That places Dominican Republic 18th out of 154 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 33.44 millions | — |
| 1982 | 17.64 millions | -47.2% |
| 1983 | 15.3 millions | -13.3% |
| 1995 | 60.88 millions | +298.0% |
| 1996 | 86.68 millions | +42.4% |
| 2001 | 202.06 millions | +133.1% |
| 2002 | 179.78 millions | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 56.26 millions | -68.7% |
| 2008 | 33.85 millions | -39.8% |
| 2010 | 67.25 millions | +98.7% |
| 2011 | 83.44 millions | +24.1% |
| 2012 | 142.27 millions | +70.5% |
| 2013 | 191.93 millions | +34.9% |
| 2014 | 265.59 millions | +38.4% |
| 2015 | 234.52 millions | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 241.78 millions | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 270.61 millions | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 305.67 millions | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 331.29 millions | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 382.5 millions | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 293.14 millions | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 379.27 millions | +29.4% |
| 2023 | 480.42 millions | +26.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.44 millions | 33.44 millions | 33.44 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 16.47 millions | 15.3 millions | 17.64 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 73.78 millions | 60.88 millions | 86.68 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 117.99 millions | 33.85 millions | 202.06 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 213.43 millions | 67.25 millions | 331.29 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 383.83 millions | 293.14 millions | 480.42 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Dominican Republic
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 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 1.17 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0197 % 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 0.102 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 562,676 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Dominican Republic was 480.42 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 480.42 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.3 millions in 1983.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Dominican Republic ranks 18th out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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