Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Mexico
Mexico: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 6,118 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Mexico, 1989–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Mexico is 6,118 millions, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Mexico peaked at 6,413 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 250.35 millions, in 1989.
Mexico ranks 11th of 160 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Mexico, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 250.35 millions | — |
| 1990 | 330.51 millions | +32.0% |
| 1991 | 521.7 millions | +57.8% |
| 1992 | 711.83 millions | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 1,696 millions | +138.3% |
| 1995 | 1,180 millions | -30.4% |
| 1998 | 1,354 millions | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 2,100 millions | +55.1% |
| 2001 | 2,913 millions | +38.7% |
| 2002 | 3,403 millions | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 4,272 millions | +25.5% |
| 2004 | 3,636 millions | -14.9% |
| 2005 | 4,420 millions | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 5,109 millions | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 5,296 millions | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 6,413 millions | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 4,661 millions | -27.3% |
| 2010 | 5,567 millions | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 6,254 millions | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 5,351 millions | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 6,118 millions | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 250.35 millions | 250.35 millions | 250.35 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,128 millions | 330.51 millions | 2,100 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 4,458 millions | 2,913 millions | 6,413 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,910 millions | 5,567 millions | 6,254 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 5,735 millions | 5,351 millions | 6,118 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More education data for Mexico
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 571,832 (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 67.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.28 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 102.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Mexico?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Mexico was 6,118 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 6,413 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 250.35 millions in 1989.
- How does Mexico rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Mexico ranks 11th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release