Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Argentina
Argentina: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 10,117 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,117 millions
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
19th
of 154 countries
All-time high
10,389 millions
in 2017
All-time low
23.8 millions
in 1989
Years of data
45
1970–2023
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 10,117 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Argentina peaked at 10,389 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23.8 millions, in 1989.
Argentina ranks 19th of 154 countries on this measure, 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 128.95 millions | — |
| 1972 | 186.25 millions | +44.4% |
| 1973 | 296.67 millions | +59.3% |
| 1974 | 451.11 millions | +52.1% |
| 1975 | 251.08 millions | -44.3% |
| 1976 | 149.7 millions | -40.4% |
| 1977 | 393.78 millions | +163.0% |
| 1978 | 698.81 millions | +77.5% |
| 1979 | 688.93 millions | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 813.72 millions | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 569.54 millions | -30.0% |
| 1983 | 671.99 millions | +18.0% |
| 1984 | 1,174 millions | +74.6% |
| 1985 | 61.3 millions | -94.8% |
| 1986 | 67.44 millions | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 66.18 millions | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 23.8 millions | -64.0% |
| 1990 | 49.24 millions | +106.9% |
| 1996 | 3,935 millions | +7890.5% |
| 1998 | 4,236 millions | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 4,659 millions | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 4,646 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 4,925 millions | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1,391 millions | -71.8% |
| 2003 | 1,715 millions | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 2,107 millions | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 2,623 millions | +24.5% |
| 2006 | 3,364 millions | +28.2% |
| 2007 | 4,552 millions | +35.3% |
| 2008 | 6,150 millions | +35.1% |
| 2009 | 6,041 millions | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 7,029 millions | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 8,967 millions | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 9,281 millions | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 9,013 millions | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 8,483 millions | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 10,320 millions | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 9,298 millions | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 10,389 millions | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 7,514 millions | -27.7% |
| 2019 | 6,293 millions | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 6,178 millions | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,730 millions | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 9,190 millions | +36.6% |
| 2023 | 10,117 millions | +10.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 10,117 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 583.8 millions, 17.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 10,117 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 731.27 millions, 13.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) 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 | +7890.5% | 49.24 millions | 3,935 millions |
| 1977 | +163.0% | 149.7 millions | 393.78 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 360.59 millions | 128.95 millions | 698.81 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 430.94 millions | 23.8 millions | 1,174 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 3,220 millions | 49.24 millions | 4,659 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 3,751 millions | 1,391 millions | 6,150 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,659 millions | 6,293 millions | 10,389 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,054 millions | 6,178 millions | 10,117 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 16 Netherlands 12,998 millions compare
- 17 Switzerland 12,349 millions compare
- 18 Sweden 10,723 millions compare
- 20 South Africa 9,317 millions compare
- 21 Belgium 9,031 millions compare
- 22 Norway 7,667 millions compare
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, us$ in Argentina?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Argentina was 10,117 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 10,389 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.8 millions in 1989.
- How does Argentina rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Argentina ranks 19th out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release