Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in India
India: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 20,045 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in India, 1999–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
India recorded 20,045 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2013.
That represents a change of down 11.6% on the previous year and up 436.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in India peaked at 22,680 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,264 millions, in 1999.
That places India 9th out of 158 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,264 millions | 3,264 millions | 3,264 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 5,970 millions | 3,738 millions | 14,326 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 20,284 millions | 16,352 millions | 22,680 millions | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in India?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in India was 20,045 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 22,680 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,264 millions in 1999.
- How does India rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- India ranks 9th out of 158 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 436.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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/