Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 13.74 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana is 13.74 millions, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.7% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana peaked at 34.49 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.97 millions, in 1970.
Guyana ranks 51st of 154 countries on this measure, 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 not specified by level, constant in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.97 millions | — |
| 1994 | 20.4 millions | +587.0% |
| 1995 | 12.33 millions | -39.5% |
| 2002 | 34.49 millions | +179.7% |
| 2004 | 32.17 millions | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 18.89 millions | -41.3% |
| 2007 | 11.93 millions | -36.9% |
| 2009 | 10.58 millions | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 14.5 millions | +37.0% |
| 2011 | 18.48 millions | +27.5% |
| 2012 | 13.74 millions | -25.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.97 millions | 2.97 millions | 2.97 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 16.37 millions | 12.33 millions | 20.4 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 21.61 millions | 10.58 millions | 34.49 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.58 millions | 13.74 millions | 18.48 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Guyana
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,330 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 28.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.55 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 97.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Guyana was 13.74 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 34.49 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.97 millions in 1970.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Guyana ranks 51st out of 154 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release