Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ was 1,168 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Dominican Republic, 1995–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Dominican Republic is 1,168 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 31.2% on the previous year and up 259.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 1,168 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 54.67 millions, in 2008.
Dominican Republic ranks 14th of 149 countries on this measure, 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, PPP$ in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 74.78 millions | — |
| 1996 | 108.42 millions | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 275.7 millions | +154.3% |
| 2002 | 249.12 millions | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 89.15 millions | -64.2% |
| 2008 | 54.67 millions | -38.7% |
| 2010 | 110.62 millions | +102.3% |
| 2011 | 140.06 millions | +26.6% |
| 2012 | 236.93 millions | +69.2% |
| 2013 | 325.04 millions | +37.2% |
| 2014 | 460.9 millions | +41.8% |
| 2015 | 423.08 millions | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 454.53 millions | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 511.97 millions | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 583.03 millions | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 668.6 millions | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 814.29 millions | +21.8% |
| 2021 | 642.03 millions | -21.2% |
| 2022 | 889.9 millions | +38.6% |
| 2023 | 1,168 millions | +31.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.6 millions | 74.78 millions | 108.42 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 167.16 millions | 54.67 millions | 275.7 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 391.48 millions | 110.62 millions | 668.6 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 878.5 millions | 642.03 millions | 1,168 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, ppp$ in Dominican Republic?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Dominican Republic was 1,168 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,168 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.67 millions in 2008.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$?
- Dominican Republic ranks 14th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 259.3%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release