Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ 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 education, constant PPP$ 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Uruguay
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 18,882 (2023)
- 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 65.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 104.53 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 104.5% (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