Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Mexico
Mexico: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 24,431 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Mexico, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Mexico stood at 24,431 millions.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Mexico peaked at 25,051 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,075 millions, in 1990.
That places Mexico 14th out of 148 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,075 millions | — |
| 1991 | 2,531 millions | +22.0% |
| 1992 | 2,867 millions | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 5,889 millions | +105.4% |
| 1995 | 5,208 millions | -11.6% |
| 1998 | 6,596 millions | +26.7% |
| 1999 | 7,433 millions | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 6,869 millions | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 9,941 millions | +44.7% |
| 2003 | 10,123 millions | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 10,371 millions | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 11,349 millions | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 12,053 millions | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 13,531 millions | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 15,035 millions | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 16,845 millions | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 17,548 millions | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 17,687 millions | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 19,993 millions | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 21,417 millions | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 24,364 millions | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 25,051 millions | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 24,664 millions | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 22,400 millions | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 23,439 millions | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 22,484 millions | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 22,539 millions | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 23,240 millions | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 24,431 millions | +5.1% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 24,431 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,103 millions, 22.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 24,431 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 898.99 millions, 27.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +105.4% | 2,867 millions | 5,889 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,657 millions | 2,075 millions | 7,433 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 11,791 millions | 6,869 millions | 16,845 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 21,905 millions | 17,548 millions | 25,051 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,403 millions | 22,539 millions | 24,431 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More education data for Mexico
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 92.12 (1980)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.64 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 868,550 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,349 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.14 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.11 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.99 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.19 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Mexico?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Mexico was 24,431 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 25,051 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,075 millions in 1990.
- How does Mexico rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Mexico ranks 14th out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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February 2026 Data Release