Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ was 1,629 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Nicaragua, 1992–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Nicaragua is 1,629 millions, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Nicaragua peaked at 1,713 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 120.12 millions, in 1992.
That places Nicaragua 112th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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$ in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 120.12 millions | — |
| 1998 | 271.48 millions | +126.0% |
| 1999 | 387.08 millions | +42.6% |
| 2000 | 423.07 millions | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 363.03 millions | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 384.45 millions | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 1,040 millions | +170.5% |
| 2014 | 1,255 millions | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 1,367 millions | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 1,496 millions | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 1,713 millions | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 1,629 millions | -4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 259.56 millions | 120.12 millions | 387.08 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 390.18 millions | 363.03 millions | 423.07 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,374 millions | 1,040 millions | 1,713 millions | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,629 millions | 1,629 millions | 1,629 millions | 1 |
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More education data for Nicaragua
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 29,707 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Nicaragua?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Nicaragua was 1,629 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 1,713 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.12 millions in 1992.
- How does Nicaragua rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Nicaragua ranks 112th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release