Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ was 3.51 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
3.51 millions
World rank
58th
of 96 countries
All-time high
3.78 millions
in 2011
All-time low
0 millions
in 1998
Years of data
15
1998–2017

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Bulgaria, 1998–2017

012341998200720171998: 0 millions2001: 1 millions2002: 1.8 millions2003: 1.1 millions2004: 2.7 millions2005: 0.656 millions2006: 0.754 millions2007: 1.3 millions2008: 2.4 millions2009: 3 millions2010: 1.9 millions2011: 3.8 millions2012: 1.7 millions2013: 3.1 millions2017: 3.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 3.51 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in 2017.

The figure is up 171.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria peaked at 3.78 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1998.

Bulgaria ranks 58th of 96 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions) in Bulgaria, 1998 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1998 0 millions
2001 1.03 millions
2002 1.78 millions +73.6%
2003 1.07 millions -39.7%
2004 2.74 millions +155.1%
2005 0.6556 millions -76.0%
2006 0.7535 millions +14.9%
2007 1.29 millions +71.6%
2008 2.39 millions +84.7%
2009 2.96 millions +24.0%
2010 1.92 millions -35.1%
2011 3.78 millions +96.6%
2012 1.68 millions -55.5%
2013 3.08 millions +82.8%
2017 3.51 millions +14.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 millions 0 millions 0 millions 1
2000s 1.63 millions 0.6556 millions 2.96 millions 9
2010s 2.79 millions 1.68 millions 3.78 millions 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria?
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria was 3.51 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 3.78 millions in 2011.
What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1998.
How does Bulgaria rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
Bulgaria ranks 58th out of 96 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 171.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,103 data points, 1995–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (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 US$. 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/