Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 130.8 millions in 2007. β—† Volatile

Latest (2007)
130.8 millions
World rank
98th
of 158 countries
All-time high
130.8 millions
in 2007
All-time low
9.95 millions
in 1970
Years of data
10
1970–2007

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Dominican Republic, 1970–2007

02550751001251970198820071970: 10 millions1982: 30 millions1983: 32.6 millions1984: 32 millions1985: 13.6 millions1993: 13.5 millions1994: 13.8 millions1995: 16 millions1996: 30.1 millions2007: 130.8 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Dominican Republic is 130.8 millions, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is up 335.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Dominican Republic peaked at 130.8 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 9.95 millions, in 1970.

That places Dominican Republic 98th out of 158 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 9.95 millions 9.95 millions 9.95 millions 1
1980s 27.03 millions 13.58 millions 32.56 millions 4
1990s 18.34 millions 13.46 millions 30.06 millions 4
2000s 130.8 millions 130.8 millions 130.8 millions 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 95 Gabon 183.62 millions compare
  2. 96 Malta 160.22 millions compare
  3. 97 Jamaica 144.71 millions compare
  4. 99 Jordan 127.78 millions compare
  5. 100 Sierra Leone 122.04 millions
  6. 101 Brunei Darussalam 108.12 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places β†’

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All data for Dominican Republic β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Dominican Republic?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Dominican Republic was 130.8 millions in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 130.8 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 9.95 millions in 1970.
How does Dominican Republic rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Dominican Republic ranks 98th out of 158 countries with data for 2007.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 335.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,257 data points, 1970–2019
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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/