Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Guatemala
Guatemala: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 940.16 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Guatemala, 1993–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guatemala is 940.16 millions, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 100.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guatemala peaked at 940.16 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 105.84 millions, in 1994.
That places Guatemala 77th out of 148 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 tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 150.05 millions | — |
| 1994 | 105.84 millions | -29.5% |
| 1995 | 128.99 millions | +21.9% |
| 1996 | 133.63 millions | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 280.99 millions | +110.3% |
| 2007 | 287.1 millions | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 313.35 millions | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 304.72 millions | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 370.87 millions | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 422.18 millions | +13.8% |
| 2013 | 420.79 millions | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 468.07 millions | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 596.17 millions | +27.4% |
| 2016 | 645.48 millions | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 617.8 millions | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 729.18 millions | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 789.32 millions | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 737.8 millions | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 832.41 millions | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 757.53 millions | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 899.85 millions | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 940.16 millions | +4.5% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 940.16 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,103 millions, 85% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 940.16 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 898.99 millions, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Guatemala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +110.3% | 133.63 millions | 280.99 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.62 millions | 105.84 millions | 150.05 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 293.81 millions | 280.99 millions | 313.35 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 536.46 millions | 304.72 millions | 789.32 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 833.55 millions | 737.8 millions | 940.16 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More education data for Guatemala
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 91.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 91.57 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 122,548 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 247,917 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 335,306 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 328,468 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.42 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3948 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guatemala?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guatemala was 940.16 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 940.16 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.84 millions in 1994.
- How does Guatemala rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Guatemala ranks 77th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release