Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level was 125.48 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Uruguay, 1984–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Uruguay stood at 125.48 millions.
The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 148.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Uruguay peaked at 141.63 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
That places Uruguay 30th out of 157 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 10.73 millions | — |
| 1985 | 11.63 millions | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 19.13 millions | +64.6% |
| 1991 | 30.22 millions | +57.9% |
| 1992 | 38.58 millions | +27.7% |
| 1994 | 23.24 millions | -39.8% |
| 1995 | 113.18 millions | +386.9% |
| 1996 | 134.89 millions | +19.2% |
| 1999 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2002 | 0 millions | — |
| 2004 | 0 millions | — |
| 2005 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 0 millions | — |
| 2011 | 40.79 millions | — |
| 2013 | 50.48 millions | +23.8% |
| 2014 | 57.04 millions | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 53.4 millions | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 85.17 millions | +59.5% |
| 2017 | 84.81 millions | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 141.63 millions | +67.0% |
| 2019 | 130.72 millions | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 90.08 millions | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 92.73 millions | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 112.69 millions | +21.5% |
| 2023 | 125.48 millions | +11.3% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 125.48 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.04 millions, 121.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education … Government not specified level in Uruguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +386.9% | 23.24 millions | 113.18 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.83 millions | 10.73 millions | 19.13 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 56.69 millions | 0 millions | 134.89 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 80.5 millions | 40.79 millions | 141.63 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 105.24 millions | 90.08 millions | 125.48 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 27 Kyrgyzstan 141.94 millions compare
- 28 Costa Rica 128.49 millions compare
- 29 Malta 125.68 millions compare
- 31 Tajikistan 112.84 millions compare
- 32 Chad 110.62 millions compare
- 33 Belarus 108.49 millions compare
More education data for Uruguay
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.38 (2015)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.96 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,390 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,520 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,513 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Uruguay?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Uruguay was 125.48 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 141.63 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does Uruguay rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
- Uruguay ranks 30th out of 157 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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