Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on pre-primary … US constant millions was 9.27 millions in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ in Guyana, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 9.27 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Guyana peaked at 25.61 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1970.
Guyana ranks 107th of 156 countries on this measure, 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 … US constant millions in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 millions | — |
| 1977 | 8.18 millions | — |
| 1983 | 9.93 millions | +21.4% |
| 1984 | 8.49 millions | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 millions | — |
| 2002 | 25.61 millions | — |
| 2004 | 16.98 millions | -33.7% |
| 2006 | 8.3 millions | -51.1% |
| 2007 | 8.32 millions | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 7.69 millions | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 8.93 millions | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 8.95 millions | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 9.27 millions | +3.6% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 9.27 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 723.24 millions, 1% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 9.27 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 128.32 millions, 7% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.09 millions | 0 millions | 8.18 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 9.21 millions | 8.49 millions | 9.93 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.38 millions | 7.69 millions | 25.61 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.05 millions | 8.93 millions | 9.27 millions | 3 |
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 pre-primary education, constant us$ in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ in Guyana was 9.27 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 25.61 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1970.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Guyana ranks 107th out of 156 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.8%. 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 pre-primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release