Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 213.08 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Guyana, 1970–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, us$ in Guyana is 213.08 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 226.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Guyana peaked at 221.49 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 11.59 millions, in 1970.
That places Guyana 144th out of 181 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.59 millions | — |
| 1977 | 31.89 millions | +175.1% |
| 1979 | 49.74 millions | +56.0% |
| 1983 | 40.39 millions | -18.8% |
| 1984 | 31.63 millions | -21.7% |
| 1994 | 20.14 millions | -36.3% |
| 1995 | 22.44 millions | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 59.48 millions | +165.1% |
| 2000 | 60.46 millions | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 59.8 millions | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 60.74 millions | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 51.69 millions | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 43.43 millions | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 67.14 millions | +54.6% |
| 2006 | 74.22 millions | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 65.3 millions | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 68.08 millions | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 82.71 millions | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 92.53 millions | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 91.07 millions | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 179.98 millions | +97.6% |
| 2015 | 166.73 millions | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 212.38 millions | +27.4% |
| 2017 | 221.49 millions | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 213.08 millions | -3.8% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 213.08 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 4% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 213.08 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,458 millions, 15% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Guyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +175.1% | 11.59 millions | 31.89 millions |
| 1999 | +165.1% | 22.44 millions | 59.48 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31.08 millions | 11.59 millions | 49.74 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 36.01 millions | 31.63 millions | 40.39 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 34.02 millions | 20.14 millions | 59.48 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 61.21 millions | 43.43 millions | 74.22 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 157.5 millions | 82.71 millions | 221.49 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.47 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.02 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Guyana was 213.08 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 221.49 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.59 millions in 1970.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Guyana ranks 144th out of 181 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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