Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Iran
Iran: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 4,974 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Iran, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2018, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Iran stood at 4,974 millions.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Iran peaked at 5,170 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 49.31 millions, in 1971.
That places Iran 26th out of 158 countries with data for 2018, 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 49.31 millions | — |
| 1972 | 58.11 millions | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 87.46 millions | +50.5% |
| 1974 | 139.47 millions | +59.5% |
| 1975 | 314.57 millions | +125.5% |
| 1977 | 1,558 millions | +395.4% |
| 1981 | 607.1 millions | -61.0% |
| 1982 | 466.13 millions | -23.2% |
| 1983 | 384.9 millions | -17.4% |
| 1984 | 1,187 millions | +208.4% |
| 1985 | 719.61 millions | -39.4% |
| 1986 | 811.72 millions | +12.8% |
| 1987 | 1,025 millions | +26.2% |
| 1988 | 583.47 millions | -43.1% |
| 1989 | 609.42 millions | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 609.81 millions | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 738.74 millions | +21.1% |
| 1995 | 731.24 millions | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 892.47 millions | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 864.68 millions | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 1,050 millions | +21.5% |
| 2003 | 958.42 millions | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 1,032 millions | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 1,184 millions | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 2,001 millions | +69.0% |
| 2007 | 2,494 millions | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 2,830 millions | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 3,490 millions | +23.3% |
| 2010 | 3,299 millions | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 4,620 millions | +40.1% |
| 2012 | 5,085 millions | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 4,215 millions | -17.1% |
| 2014 | 3,611 millions | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 3,558 millions | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,864 millions | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 5,170 millions | +33.8% |
| 2018 | 4,974 millions | -3.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4,974 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 411.01 millions, 12.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iran's 4,974 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 844.39 millions, 5.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Iran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +395.4% | 314.57 millions | 1,558 millions |
| 1984 | +208.4% | 384.9 millions | 1,187 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 367.87 millions | 49.31 millions | 1,558 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 710.44 millions | 384.9 millions | 1,187 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 743.06 millions | 609.81 millions | 892.47 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,767 millions | 864.68 millions | 3,490 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,266 millions | 3,299 millions | 5,170 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Iran?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Iran was 4,974 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 5,170 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.31 millions in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Iran ranks 26th out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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/