Government expenditure on education, US$ in Argentina
Argentina: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 32,325 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
32,325 millions
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
21st
of 181 countries
All-time high
35,106 millions
in 2017
All-time low
460.53 millions
in 1970
Years of data
45
1970–2023
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Argentina is 32,325 millions, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Argentina peaked at 35,106 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 460.53 millions, in 1970.
Argentina ranks 21st of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Argentina, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 460.53 millions | — |
| 1972 | 672.5 millions | +46.0% |
| 1973 | 935.56 millions | +39.1% |
| 1974 | 1,393 millions | +48.9% |
| 1975 | 966.76 millions | -30.6% |
| 1976 | 596.45 millions | -38.3% |
| 1977 | 976.54 millions | +63.7% |
| 1978 | 1,724 millions | +76.5% |
| 1979 | 1,662 millions | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 2,007 millions | +20.7% |
| 1982 | 1,347 millions | -32.9% |
| 1983 | 1,682 millions | +24.8% |
| 1984 | 3,004 millions | +78.6% |
| 1985 | 1,200 millions | -60.0% |
| 1986 | 1,336 millions | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 1,395 millions | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 801.64 millions | -42.5% |
| 1990 | 1,509 millions | +88.2% |
| 1996 | 10,157 millions | +573.2% |
| 1998 | 12,077 millions | +18.9% |
| 1999 | 12,820 millions | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 13,017 millions | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 12,988 millions | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 3,926 millions | -69.8% |
| 2003 | 4,510 millions | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 5,741 millions | +27.3% |
| 2005 | 7,671 millions | +33.6% |
| 2006 | 9,600 millions | +25.1% |
| 2007 | 12,831 millions | +33.7% |
| 2008 | 17,515 millions | +36.5% |
| 2009 | 18,417 millions | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 21,265 millions | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 28,049 millions | +31.9% |
| 2012 | 29,187 millions | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 30,011 millions | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 28,218 millions | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 34,353 millions | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 30,918 millions | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 35,106 millions | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 25,599 millions | -27.1% |
| 2019 | 21,365 millions | -16.5% |
| 2020 | 20,355 millions | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 22,644 millions | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 30,327 millions | +33.9% |
| 2023 | 32,325 millions | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,043 millions | 460.53 millions | 1,724 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,597 millions | 801.64 millions | 3,004 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 9,141 millions | 1,509 millions | 12,820 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 10,622 millions | 3,926 millions | 18,417 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,407 millions | 21,265 millions | 35,106 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,413 millions | 20,355 millions | 32,325 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Argentina
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- 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 66.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.53 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 102.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Argentina?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Argentina was 32,325 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 35,106 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 460.53 millions in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Argentina ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release