Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama
Panama: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant was 587.55 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama, 1994–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama is 587.55 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama peaked at 789.62 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.08 millions, in 1999.
That places Panama 16th out of 154 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Panama, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 132.32 millions | — |
| 1995 | 189.75 millions | +43.4% |
| 1996 | 202.12 millions | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 152.16 millions | -24.7% |
| 1999 | 12.08 millions | -92.1% |
| 2001 | 103.42 millions | +755.9% |
| 2002 | 83.64 millions | -19.1% |
| 2004 | 65.38 millions | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 36.22 millions | -44.6% |
| 2011 | 424.95 millions | +1073.4% |
| 2014 | 498.2 millions | +17.2% |
| 2015 | 623.07 millions | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 711.65 millions | +14.2% |
| 2017 | 725.68 millions | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 789.62 millions | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 719.65 millions | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 593.18 millions | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 587.55 millions | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 137.69 millions | 12.08 millions | 202.12 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 72.16 millions | 36.22 millions | 103.42 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 628.86 millions | 424.95 millions | 789.62 millions | 6 |
| 2020s | 633.46 millions | 587.55 millions | 719.65 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 13 Kazakhstan 777.79 millions compare
- 14 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 737.13 millions compare
- 15 Belgium 611.38 millions compare
- 17 Colombia 575.17 millions
- 18 Dominican Republic 480.42 millions compare
- 19 South Africa 470.8 millions compare
More education data for Panama
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 19,072 (2017)
- 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 65.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 96.94 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 96.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant in Panama was 587.55 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 789.62 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.08 millions in 1999.
- How does Panama rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Panama ranks 16th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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