Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in China
China: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 4,954 millions in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in China, 1971–1999
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 1999, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in China stood at 4,954 millions. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 67.5% on the previous year and up 206.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in China peaked at 4,954 millions in 1999 and was at its lowest, 192.95 millions, in 1971.
China ranks 27th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in China, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 192.95 millions | — |
| 1972 | 260.57 millions | +35.0% |
| 1973 | 359.91 millions | +38.1% |
| 1974 | 405.87 millions | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 446.29 millions | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 470.28 millions | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 506.51 millions | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 608.54 millions | +20.1% |
| 1979 | 1,010 millions | +66.0% |
| 1980 | 1,121 millions | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 1,205 millions | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 1,274 millions | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 1,559 millions | +22.4% |
| 1984 | 1,764 millions | +13.2% |
| 1985 | 2,121 millions | +20.2% |
| 1986 | 2,119 millions | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 1,584 millions | -25.2% |
| 1988 | 1,619 millions | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 1,832 millions | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 1,710 millions | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 2,396 millions | +40.2% |
| 1995 | 2,645 millions | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 3,147 millions | +19.0% |
| 1998 | 2,957 millions | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 4,954 millions | +67.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 4,954 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 411.01 millions, 12.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- China's 4,954 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,074 millions, 2.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 473.48 millions | 192.95 millions | 1,010 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,596 millions | 1,121 millions | 2,121 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 2,806 millions | 1,710 millions | 4,954 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in China?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in China was 4,954 millions in 1999, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 4,954 millions in 1999.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 192.95 millions in 1971.
- How does China rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- China ranks 27th out of 158 countries with data for 1999.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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/