Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions was 535.7 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Uruguay, 1984–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Uruguay is 535.7 millions, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Uruguay peaked at 595.84 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1984.
That places Uruguay 61st out of 146 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 pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1985 | 0 millions | — |
| 1986 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 0 millions | — |
| 1995 | 0 millions | — |
| 1996 | 0 millions | — |
| 1999 | 154.84 millions | — |
| 2000 | 151.2 millions | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 169.88 millions | +12.4% |
| 2002 | 155.86 millions | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 131.97 millions | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 139.28 millions | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 165.47 millions | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 177.07 millions | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 406.36 millions | +129.5% |
| 2013 | 445.22 millions | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 456.29 millions | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 464.89 millions | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 516.8 millions | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 548.52 millions | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 595.84 millions | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 562.02 millions | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 501.8 millions | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 525.71 millions | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 525.63 millions | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 535.7 millions | +1.9% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 535.7 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,348 millions, 40% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 535.7 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 324.08 millions, 1.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary … constant PPP millions in Uruguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +129.5% | 177.07 millions | 406.36 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 25.81 millions | 0 millions | 154.84 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 155.82 millions | 131.97 millions | 177.07 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 499.49 millions | 406.36 millions | 595.84 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 522.21 millions | 501.8 millions | 535.7 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 58 Costa Rica 665.58 millions compare
- 59 Slovenia 622.87 millions compare
- 60 Ghana 561.77 millions compare
- 62 Kyrgyzstan 520.77 millions compare
- 63 Bolivia 508.82 millions compare
- 64 Luxembourg 498.49 millions compare
More education data for Uruguay
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.38 (2015)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.96 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,390 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,520 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,513 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Uruguay?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Uruguay was 535.7 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 595.84 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1984.
- How does Uruguay rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Uruguay ranks 61st out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release