Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ 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 not specified by level, US$ 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 18,882 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 104.53 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 104.5% (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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release