Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Ecuador
Ecuador: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 1,303 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Ecuador, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 1,303 millions for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Ecuador peaked at 1,474 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 23.74 millions, in 1971.
That places Ecuador 57th out of 154 countries with data for 2024, 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, US$ in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 23.92 millions | — |
| 1971 | 23.74 millions | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 98.44 millions | +314.8% |
| 1984 | 292.61 millions | +197.2% |
| 1985 | 396.95 millions | +35.7% |
| 1986 | 491.58 millions | +23.8% |
| 1995 | 167.12 millions | -66.0% |
| 1999 | 116.24 millions | -30.4% |
| 2000 | 80.76 millions | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 986.92 millions | +1122.0% |
| 2010 | 1,015 millions | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 1,225 millions | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 1,272 millions | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 1,474 millions | +15.9% |
| 2014 | 1,376 millions | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 1,154 millions | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 1,125 millions | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 1,366 millions | +21.4% |
| 2019 | 1,315 millions | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 1,191 millions | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 1,124 millions | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 1,194 millions | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 1,326 millions | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 1,303 millions | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.7 millions | 23.74 millions | 98.44 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 393.71 millions | 292.61 millions | 491.58 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 141.68 millions | 116.24 millions | 167.12 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 533.84 millions | 80.76 millions | 986.92 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,258 millions | 1,015 millions | 1,474 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,228 millions | 1,124 millions | 1,326 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 54 Puerto Rico 1,369 millions compare
- 55 Côte d'Ivoire 1,340 millions compare
- 56 Oman 1,307 millions compare
- 58 Bangladesh 1,248 millions compare
- 59 Slovakia 1,236 millions compare
- 60 Kenya 1,177 millions compare
More education data for Ecuador
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 77,432 (2024)
- 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 67.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.25 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 97.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Ecuador?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Ecuador was 1,303 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 1,474 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.74 millions in 1971.
- How does Ecuador rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Ecuador ranks 57th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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February 2026 Data Release