Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Lesotho
Lesotho: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ was 30.12 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Lesotho, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 30.12 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2018.
That represents a change of down 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho peaked at 166.92 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 22.5 millions, in 1993.
Lesotho ranks 133rd of 145 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22.5 millions | — |
| 1994 | 23.57 millions | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 22.81 millions | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 57.94 millions | +154.0% |
| 1999 | 64.53 millions | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 40.59 millions | -37.1% |
| 2001 | 44.62 millions | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 135.52 millions | +203.7% |
| 2006 | 136.3 millions | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 166.92 millions | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 30.12 millions | -82.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 30.12 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 279.06 millions, 11% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 30.12 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 187.21 millions, 16% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.27 millions | 22.5 millions | 64.53 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 104.79 millions | 40.59 millions | 166.92 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.12 millions | 30.12 millions | 30.12 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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- 132 Cape Verde 31.73 millions compare
- 134 Seychelles 23.26 millions compare
- 135 Belize 19.04 millions compare
- 136 Central African Republic 13.53 millions compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho was 30.12 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 166.92 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.5 millions in 1993.
- How does Lesotho rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Lesotho ranks 133rd out of 145 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/