Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Argentina
Argentina: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) was 10,117 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Argentina is 10,117 millions, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Argentina peaked at 11,321 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 92.84 millions, in 1989.
That places Argentina 19th out of 148 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 988.57 millions | — |
| 1972 | 1,394 millions | +41.0% |
| 1973 | 1,509 millions | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 1,757 millions | +16.4% |
| 1975 | 1,350 millions | -23.1% |
| 1976 | 808.45 millions | -40.1% |
| 1977 | 2,049 millions | +153.5% |
| 1978 | 2,214 millions | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 3,094 millions | +39.7% |
| 1980 | 3,338 millions | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 2,008 millions | -39.9% |
| 1983 | 2,004 millions | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 3,162 millions | +57.8% |
| 1985 | 207.65 millions | -93.4% |
| 1986 | 201.94 millions | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 198 millions | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 92.84 millions | -53.1% |
| 1990 | 101.58 millions | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 5,831 millions | +5640.1% |
| 1998 | 6,415 millions | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 7,189 millions | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 7,095 millions | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 7,604 millions | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 5,262 millions | -30.8% |
| 2003 | 5,407 millions | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 5,612 millions | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 6,303 millions | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 7,464 millions | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 8,904 millions | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 9,955 millions | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 9,990 millions | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,061 millions | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 10,871 millions | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 10,814 millions | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 10,636 millions | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 10,235 millions | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 11,321 millions | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 10,654 millions | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 10,603 millions | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 9,158 millions | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 8,811 millions | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 9,046 millions | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 8,628 millions | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 9,537 millions | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 10,117 millions | +6.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 10,117 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 548.6 millions, 18.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 10,117 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 590.27 millions, 17.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions) in Argentina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +5640.1% | 101.58 millions | 5,831 millions |
| 1977 | +153.5% | 808.45 millions | 2,049 millions |
| 1985 | -93.4% | 3,162 millions | 207.65 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,685 millions | 808.45 millions | 3,094 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,401 millions | 92.84 millions | 3,338 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 4,884 millions | 101.58 millions | 7,189 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 7,360 millions | 5,262 millions | 9,990 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,316 millions | 8,811 millions | 11,321 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,332 millions | 8,628 millions | 10,117 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.53 (1991)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.27 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Argentina?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Argentina was 10,117 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 11,321 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.84 millions in 1989.
- How does Argentina rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Argentina ranks 19th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release