Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 65.43 millions in 2012. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Guyana, 2002–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Guyana is 65.43 millions, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Guyana peaked at 101.63 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 50.43 millions, in 2004.
Guyana ranks 122nd of 136 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 101.63 millions | — |
| 2003 | 75.45 millions | -25.8% |
| 2004 | 50.43 millions | -33.2% |
| 2006 | 68.58 millions | +36.0% |
| 2007 | 63.77 millions | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 58.31 millions | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 60.4 millions | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 64.87 millions | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 65.43 millions | +0.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 65.43 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,726 millions, 2% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 65.43 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,304 millions, 5% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.7 millions | 50.43 millions | 101.63 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 63.57 millions | 60.4 millions | 65.43 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 primary education, constant ppp$ in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Guyana was 65.43 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 101.63 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.43 millions in 2004.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Guyana ranks 122nd out of 136 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release