Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Mongolia
Mongolia: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 3,509 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Mongolia, 1997–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mongolia is 3,509 millions, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 53.0% on the previous year and up 130.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mongolia peaked at 3,509 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 312.16 millions, in 1997.
Mongolia ranks 86th of 169 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 312.16 millions | — |
| 1998 | 453.76 millions | +45.4% |
| 1999 | 444.31 millions | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 495.73 millions | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 721.1 millions | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 536.22 millions | -25.6% |
| 2007 | 814.92 millions | +52.0% |
| 2009 | 985.71 millions | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 958.11 millions | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 1,138 millions | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 1,498 millions | +31.6% |
| 2013 | 1,496 millions | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,523 millions | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 1,337 millions | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 1,683 millions | +25.9% |
| 2017 | 1,422 millions | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 2,293 millions | +61.2% |
| 2024 | 3,509 millions | +53.0% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 3,509 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,536 millions, 77% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 3,509 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,966 millions, 71% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 403.41 millions | 312.16 millions | 453.76 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 710.74 millions | 495.73 millions | 985.71 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,382 millions | 958.11 millions | 1,683 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,901 millions | 2,293 millions | 3,509 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More education data for Mongolia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 92.18 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 91.44 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,798 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 135,342 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 129,476 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 412,877 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 379,647 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.5431 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mongolia?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Mongolia was 3,509 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,509 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 312.16 millions in 1997.
- How does Mongolia rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Mongolia ranks 86th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release