How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Iran?

5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Australia vs Iran: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary

Australia

3,526 millions

in 2017

Iran

4,475 millions

in 2018

Australia rank

6th

Iran rank

5th

Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time

Australia
Iran

How they compare

Iran currently reports 4,475 millions against 3,526 millions in Australia, a difference of 949 millions.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times Australia's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 6th and Iran ranks 5th of 48 countries.

Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary, Australia or Iran?: Iran, at 4,475 millions against 3,526 millions in Australia as of 2018.
What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between Australia and Iran?: 949 millions, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Iran?: 5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
How do Australia and Iran rank globally for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?: Australia ranks 6th and Iran ranks 5th of 48 countries.
Where does this data come from?: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, PPP$ (millions)
Unit: millions
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 48 places, 291 data points, 2006–2019
Last refreshed: 21 August 2026

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in nominal value. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to PPP$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/