Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ was 1,259 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,259 millions
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
60th
of 148 countries
All-time high
1,503 millions
in 2017
All-time low
36.33 millions
in 1993
Years of data
27
1970–2023
Government expenditure on secondary 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 secondary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic is 1,259 millions, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 1,503 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36.33 millions, in 1993.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th of 148 countries on this measure, 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 secondary education, constant US$ in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 49.09 millions | — |
| 1982 | 68.89 millions | +40.3% |
| 1983 | 66.48 millions | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 62.39 millions | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 53.83 millions | -13.7% |
| 1993 | 36.33 millions | -32.5% |
| 1995 | 44.88 millions | +23.5% |
| 1996 | 51.87 millions | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 126.39 millions | +143.7% |
| 2005 | 206.94 millions | +63.7% |
| 2007 | 218.22 millions | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 347.1 millions | +59.1% |
| 2009 | 409.27 millions | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 395.84 millions | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 414.27 millions | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 516.32 millions | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 939.41 millions | +81.9% |
| 2014 | 986.28 millions | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 1,071 millions | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 1,166 millions | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 1,503 millions | +28.9% |
| 2018 | 1,278 millions | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 1,223 millions | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 1,354 millions | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 1,177 millions | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 1,222 millions | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 1,259 millions | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49.09 millions | 49.09 millions | 49.09 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 62.9 millions | 53.83 millions | 68.89 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 44.36 millions | 36.33 millions | 51.87 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 261.58 millions | 126.39 millions | 409.27 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 949.32 millions | 395.84 millions | 1,503 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,253 millions | 1,177 millions | 1,354 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 57 Costa Rica 1,531 millions compare
- 58 Luxembourg 1,452 millions compare
- 59 Azerbaijan 1,318 millions compare
- 61 Lithuania 1,256 millions compare
- 62 Slovenia 1,174 millions compare
- 63 Uruguay 1,154 millions compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 562,676 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Dominican Republic was 1,259 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,503 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.33 millions in 1993.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Dominican Republic ranks 60th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. 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 secondary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release