Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ was 366.74 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe stood at 366.74 millions.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 747.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 953.98 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 43.29 millions, in 2009.
Zimbabwe ranks 90th of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 384.56 millions | — |
| 1994 | 953.98 millions | +148.1% |
| 2009 | 43.29 millions | -95.5% |
| 2010 | 81.89 millions | +89.2% |
| 2012 | 372.57 millions | +354.9% |
| 2013 | 389.03 millions | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 366.74 millions | -5.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 366.74 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 279.06 millions, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 366.74 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 187.21 millions, 2.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 669.27 millions | 384.56 millions | 953.98 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 43.29 millions | 43.29 millions | 43.29 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 302.56 millions | 81.89 millions | 389.03 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Zimbabwe was 366.74 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 953.98 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.29 millions in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 90th out of 145 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 747.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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/