Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 2,406 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,406 millions
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
45th
of 148 countries
All-time high
2,445 millions
in 2020
All-time low
104.92 millions
in 1970
Years of data
30
1970–2023
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Dominican Republic, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic is 2,406 millions, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 2,445 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 104.92 millions, in 1970.
That places Dominican Republic 45th out of 148 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 primary education, constant US$ in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 104.92 millions | — |
| 1982 | 149.59 millions | +42.6% |
| 1983 | 151.5 millions | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 141.5 millions | -6.6% |
| 1985 | 126.97 millions | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 110.72 millions | -12.8% |
| 1994 | 148.3 millions | +33.9% |
| 1995 | 187.26 millions | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 213.59 millions | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 477.94 millions | +123.8% |
| 2002 | 549.35 millions | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 287.08 millions | -47.7% |
| 2005 | 461.89 millions | +60.9% |
| 2007 | 713.23 millions | +54.4% |
| 2008 | 569.11 millions | -20.2% |
| 2009 | 580.91 millions | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 644.56 millions | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 636.37 millions | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 797.99 millions | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 1,387 millions | +73.9% |
| 2014 | 1,454 millions | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1,575 millions | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 1,713 millions | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 1,591 millions | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 1,817 millions | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 2,143 millions | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 2,445 millions | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 2,162 millions | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 2,242 millions | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 2,406 millions | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104.92 millions | 104.92 millions | 104.92 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 142.39 millions | 126.97 millions | 151.5 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 164.97 millions | 110.72 millions | 213.59 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 519.93 millions | 287.08 millions | 713.23 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,376 millions | 636.37 millions | 2,143 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,314 millions | 2,162 millions | 2,445 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Dominican Republic
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 562,676 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.1363 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0492 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 602,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.0893 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0527 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.8483 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 80,321 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic was 2,406 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2,445 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.92 millions in 1970.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Dominican Republic ranks 45th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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