Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ was 257.47 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
257.47 millions
Change on year
down 9.9%
World rank
12th
of 96 countries
All-time high
312.37 millions
in 2007
All-time low
0 millions
in 1999
Years of data
11
1999–2009

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999–2009

01002003001999200420091999: 0 millions2000: 0 millions2001: 0 millions2002: 0 millions2003: 0 millions2004: 0 millions2005: 0 millions2006: 0 millions2007: 312.4 millions2008: 285.8 millions2009: 257.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 257.47 millions, measured in 2009.

That represents a change of down 9.9% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 312.37 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 12th out of 96 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.

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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999 to 2009.
Year millions Change
1999 0 millions
2000 0 millions
2001 0 millions
2002 0 millions
2003 0 millions
2004 0 millions
2005 0 millions
2006 0 millions
2007 312.37 millions
2008 285.79 millions -8.5%
2009 257.47 millions -9.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 millions 0 millions 0 millions 1
2000s 85.56 millions 0 millions 312.37 millions 10

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 9 Hungary 397.24 millions compare
  2. 10 Ukraine 311.53 millions
  3. 11 Ireland 307.94 millions compare
  4. 13 Sweden 232.82 millions compare
  5. 14 New Zealand 222.23 millions compare
  6. 15 Kenya 166.09 millions compare

See the full ranking of 96 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 257.47 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 312.37 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th out of 96 countries with data for 2009.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (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/