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

India: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ was 89.08 millions in 2013. β—† Volatile

Latest (2013)
89.08 millions
Change on year
down 81.4%
World rank
20th
of 96 countries
All-time high
478.88 millions
in 2012
All-time low
89.08 millions
in 2013
Years of data
12
1999–2013

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in India, 1999–2013

1002003004005001999200620131999: 165.9 millions2000: 238.2 millions2001: 121.9 millions2003: 124.8 millions2004: 135.3 millions2005: 155.6 millions2006: 179.6 millions2009: 285 millions2010: 303.2 millions2011: 398.2 millions2012: 478.9 millions2013: 89.1 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

India recorded 89.08 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is down 81.4% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in India peaked at 478.88 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 89.08 millions, in 2013.

India ranks 20th of 96 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 165.94 millions 165.94 millions 165.94 millions 1
2000s 177.19 millions 121.91 millions 285 millions 7
2010s 317.35 millions 89.08 millions 478.88 millions 4

Countries ranked near India

  1. 17 Ethiopia 121.94 millions compare
  2. 18 Belarus 112.7 millions compare
  3. 19 Bangladesh 92.47 millions compare
  4. 21 Poland 81.59 millions compare
  5. 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 79.7 millions compare
  6. 23 Zimbabwe 77.91 millions compare

See the full ranking of 96 places β†’

More reference data data for India

All data for India β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in India?
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in India was 89.08 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 478.88 millions in 2012.
What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 89.08 millions in 2013.
How does India rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
India ranks 20th out of 96 countries with data for 2013.
Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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/