Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 969.75 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Costa Rica, 1980–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Costa Rica stood at 969.75 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 176.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Costa Rica peaked at 1,011 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 47.25 millions, in 1982.
That places Costa Rica 58th out of 158 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 104.96 millions | — |
| 1982 | 47.25 millions | -55.0% |
| 1983 | 48.5 millions | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 84.42 millions | +74.1% |
| 1988 | 79.31 millions | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 90.51 millions | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 121.4 millions | +34.1% |
| 1996 | 129.41 millions | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 132.92 millions | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 136.19 millions | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 147.88 millions | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 160.66 millions | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 170.9 millions | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 219.44 millions | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 260.52 millions | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 314.62 millions | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 350.85 millions | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 455.39 millions | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 535.78 millions | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 612.09 millions | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 698.98 millions | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 753.29 millions | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 863.36 millions | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 931.23 millions | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 1,011 millions | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 977.7 millions | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 969.75 millions | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 75.83 millions | 47.25 millions | 104.96 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 127.91 millions | 121.4 millions | 132.92 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 220.13 millions | 136.19 millions | 350.85 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 780.89 millions | 455.39 millions | 1,011 millions | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Costa Rica?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Costa Rica was 969.75 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,011 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.25 millions in 1982.
- How does Costa Rica rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Costa Rica ranks 58th out of 158 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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/