Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Australia
Australia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 17,118 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Australia, 1978–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Australia stood at 17,118 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Australia peaked at 21,389 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,639 millions, in 1978.
Australia ranks 10th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Australia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1,639 millions | — |
| 1979 | 1,677 millions | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 1,765 millions | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 2,100 millions | +19.0% |
| 1983 | 3,297 millions | +57.0% |
| 1985 | 3,298 millions | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,074 millions | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 2,920 millions | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 3,112 millions | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 3,653 millions | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 4,677 millions | +28.0% |
| 1991 | 4,865 millions | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 4,865 millions | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4,764 millions | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 4,726 millions | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 5,211 millions | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 5,700 millions | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 4,757 millions | -16.5% |
| 2005 | 7,557 millions | +58.9% |
| 2006 | 7,790 millions | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 8,947 millions | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 10,978 millions | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 10,434 millions | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 14,170 millions | +35.8% |
| 2011 | 16,444 millions | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 17,826 millions | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 21,389 millions | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 20,114 millions | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 20,716 millions | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 17,111 millions | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 17,118 millions | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 17,118 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 12.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Australia's 17,118 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,074 millions, 8.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,658 millions | 1,639 millions | 1,677 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 2,903 millions | 1,765 millions | 3,653 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 4,973 millions | 4,677 millions | 5,700 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 8,410 millions | 4,757 millions | 10,978 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 18,111 millions | 14,170 millions | 21,389 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Australia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Australia was 17,118 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,389 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,639 millions in 1978.
- How does Australia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Australia ranks 10th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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 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/