Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Estonia

Estonia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 305.48 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
305.48 millions
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
82nd
of 158 countries
All-time high
376.92 millions
in 2014
All-time low
36.36 millions
in 1993
Years of data
23
1993–2017

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Estonia, 1993–2017

01002003004001993200520171993: 36.4 millions1994: 36.8 millions1995: 46.9 millions1996: 56.1 millions1997: 60.2 millions1998: 59 millions1999: 64.2 millions2001: 64 millions2002: 78.9 millions2003: 100.3 millions2004: 103 millions2005: 128.6 millions2007: 227.9 millions2008: 265.3 millions2009: 258.2 millions2010: 234.3 millions2011: 291.6 millions2012: 237 millions2013: 343.3 millions2014: 376.9 millions2015: 318.3 millions2016: 336.5 millions2017: 305.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia stood at 305.48 millions.

The figure is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia peaked at 376.92 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 36.36 millions, in 1993.

That places Estonia 82nd out of 158 countries with data for 2017, 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 Estonia, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) in Estonia, 1993 to 2017.
Year millions Change
1993 36.36 millions —
1994 36.85 millions +1.3%
1995 46.95 millions +27.4%
1996 56.1 millions +19.5%
1997 60.2 millions +7.3%
1998 59 millions -2.0%
1999 64.23 millions +8.9%
2001 63.95 millions -0.4%
2002 78.9 millions +23.4%
2003 100.3 millions +27.1%
2004 102.95 millions +2.7%
2005 128.58 millions +24.9%
2007 227.93 millions +77.3%
2008 265.26 millions +16.4%
2009 258.25 millions -2.6%
2010 234.31 millions -9.3%
2011 291.63 millions +24.5%
2012 237 millions -18.7%
2013 343.3 millions +44.9%
2014 376.92 millions +9.8%
2015 318.32 millions -15.5%
2016 336.47 millions +5.7%
2017 305.48 millions -9.2%

Estonia compared with similar countries

  • Estonia's 305.48 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 22% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Estonia's 305.48 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 32% of the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 51.38 millions 36.36 millions 64.23 millions 7
2000s 153.26 millions 63.95 millions 265.26 millions 8
2010s 305.43 millions 234.31 millions 376.92 millions 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia was 305.48 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Estonia?
The highest recorded value was 376.92 millions in 2014.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Estonia?
The lowest recorded value was 36.36 millions in 1993.
How does Estonia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Estonia ranks 82nd out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Estonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia 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/