Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in Peru
Peru: Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level was 2.35 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Peru, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Peru stood at 2.35 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and down 49.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Peru peaked at 450.72 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1998.
Peru ranks 65th of 157 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 … Government not specified level in Peru, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 77.58 millions | — |
| 1996 | 450.72 millions | +481.0% |
| 1998 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 167.72 millions | — |
| 2003 | 198.01 millions | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 168.36 millions | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 304.09 millions | +80.6% |
| 2006 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 millions | — |
| 2008 | 0 millions | — |
| 2009 | 0 millions | — |
| 2010 | 0 millions | — |
| 2011 | 0 millions | — |
| 2012 | 3.31 millions | — |
| 2013 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 millions | — |
| 2015 | 0 millions | — |
| 2016 | 0 millions | — |
| 2017 | 4.02 millions | — |
| 2018 | 2.51 millions | -37.6% |
| 2019 | 4.61 millions | +83.8% |
| 2020 | 2.1 millions | -54.6% |
| 2021 | 1.11 millions | -47.0% |
| 2022 | 1.24 millions | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 2.03 millions | +63.0% |
| 2024 | 2.35 millions | +15.5% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 2.35 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.38 millions, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Peru's 2.35 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.04 millions, 2.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77.58 millions | 77.58 millions | 77.58 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 225.36 millions | 0 millions | 450.72 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 104.77 millions | 0 millions | 304.09 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.44 millions | 0 millions | 4.61 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 millions | 1.11 millions | 2.35 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More education data for Peru
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.79 (2003)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.82 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 224,754 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Peru?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Peru was 2.35 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 450.72 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1998.
- How does Peru rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
- Peru ranks 65th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release