Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Finland
Finland: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 4,223 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Finland, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Finland stood at 4,223 millions.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Finland peaked at 5,681 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 68.27 millions, in 1970.
That places Finland 31st out of 158 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 68.27 millions | — |
| 1971 | 74.02 millions | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 94.91 millions | +28.2% |
| 1973 | 135.05 millions | +42.3% |
| 1974 | 169.51 millions | +25.5% |
| 1975 | 229.87 millions | +35.6% |
| 1976 | 258.68 millions | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 451.69 millions | +74.6% |
| 1980 | 545.98 millions | +20.9% |
| 1981 | 534.73 millions | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 528.3 millions | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 500.82 millions | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 512.04 millions | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 593.04 millions | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 748.01 millions | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 1,015 millions | +35.7% |
| 1988 | 1,256 millions | +23.7% |
| 1989 | 1,438 millions | +14.5% |
| 1990 | 1,918 millions | +33.4% |
| 1991 | 2,291 millions | +19.5% |
| 1992 | 2,198 millions | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 1,885 millions | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 1,823 millions | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 2,597 millions | +42.5% |
| 1996 | 2,567 millions | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 2,685 millions | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 2,442 millions | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 2,490 millions | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 2,730 millions | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 3,384 millions | +23.9% |
| 2004 | 3,908 millions | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 3,925 millions | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 4,070 millions | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 4,554 millions | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 5,144 millions | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 5,178 millions | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 5,162 millions | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,681 millions | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 5,274 millions | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 5,419 millions | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 5,442 millions | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 4,401 millions | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 4,376 millions | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 4,223 millions | -3.5% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 4,223 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 3.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Finland's 4,223 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 4.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 185.25 millions | 68.27 millions | 451.69 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 767.16 millions | 500.82 millions | 1,438 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,246 millions | 1,823 millions | 2,685 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 3,783 millions | 2,442 millions | 5,178 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,997 millions | 4,223 millions | 5,681 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Finland?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Finland was 4,223 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,681 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.27 millions in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Finland ranks 31st out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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/