Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Ghana
Ghana: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 440.25 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Ghana, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ghana is 440.25 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 21.1% on the previous year and up 236.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ghana peaked at 605.31 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.47 millions, in 1981.
Ghana ranks 69th of 158 countries on this measure, 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 25.27 millions | — |
| 1972 | 28.78 millions | +13.9% |
| 1974 | 18.55 millions | -35.5% |
| 1975 | 28.15 millions | +51.7% |
| 1976 | 26.26 millions | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 25.7 millions | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.92 millions | -92.5% |
| 1981 | 1.47 millions | -23.8% |
| 1982 | 1.74 millions | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 4.02 millions | +131.4% |
| 1987 | 25.64 millions | +537.1% |
| 1988 | 19.43 millions | -24.2% |
| 2001 | 40.4 millions | +107.9% |
| 2004 | 130.76 millions | +223.7% |
| 2005 | 175.81 millions | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 217.94 millions | +24.0% |
| 2007 | 355.57 millions | +63.1% |
| 2008 | 424.66 millions | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 329.78 millions | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 462.9 millions | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 420.36 millions | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 605.31 millions | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 558.33 millions | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 440.25 millions | -21.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 440.25 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99.4 millions, 4.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 440.25 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 90.22 millions, 4.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +537.1% | 4.02 millions | 25.64 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.09 millions | 1.92 millions | 28.78 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 10.46 millions | 1.47 millions | 25.64 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 239.27 millions | 40.4 millions | 424.66 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 497.43 millions | 420.36 millions | 605.31 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More reference data data for Ghana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2805 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1989 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ghana?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Ghana was 440.25 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 605.31 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 millions in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Ghana ranks 69th out of 158 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 236.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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/