Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita was 7.77 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana, 2003–2012
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana is 7.77, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana peaked at 18.1 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7.77, in 2012.
That places Guyana 110th out of 122 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.1 | — |
| 2007 | 8.7 | -51.9% |
| 2009 | 8.02 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 7.98 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7.81 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 7.77 | -0.4% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 7.77 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.52, 40% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 7.77 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 15.04, 52% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.61 | 8.02 | 18.1 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.86 | 7.77 | 7.98 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.47 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.02 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana?
- Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita in Guyana was 7.77 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1 in 2003.
- What is the lowest government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.77 in 2012.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita?
- Guyana ranks 110th out of 122 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government expenditure per primary student vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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