Government expenditure on education … education not specified level in Panama
Panama: Government expenditure on education … education not specified level was 1,208 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ in Panama, 1994–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Panama stood at 1,208 millions.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 111.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Panama peaked at 1,505 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.6 millions, in 1999.
That places Panama 13th out of 149 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 … education not specified level in Panama, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 127.22 millions | — |
| 1995 | 186.26 millions | +46.4% |
| 1996 | 202.03 millions | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 154.72 millions | -23.4% |
| 1999 | 12.6 millions | -91.9% |
| 2001 | 112.77 millions | +795.0% |
| 2002 | 92.62 millions | -17.9% |
| 2004 | 75.81 millions | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 45.86 millions | -39.5% |
| 2011 | 570.07 millions | +1143.1% |
| 2014 | 805.61 millions | +41.3% |
| 2015 | 1,088 millions | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 1,344 millions | +23.5% |
| 2017 | 1,460 millions | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 1,505 millions | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 1,388 millions | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 1,138 millions | -18.0% |
| 2022 | 1,208 millions | +6.1% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 1,208 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.9241 millions, 1307.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education … education not specified level in Panama changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1143.1% | 45.86 millions | 570.07 millions |
| 2001 | +795.0% | 12.6 millions | 112.77 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 136.57 millions | 12.6 millions | 202.03 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 81.76 millions | 45.86 millions | 112.77 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 1,129 millions | 570.07 millions | 1,505 millions | 6 |
| 2020s | 1,245 millions | 1,138 millions | 1,388 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More education data for Panama
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 92.75 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 92.3 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Panama?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ in Panama was 1,208 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1,505 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.6 millions in 1999.
- How does Panama rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$?
- Panama ranks 13th out of 149 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.9%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release