Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kenya

Kenya: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 423.48 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
423.48 millions
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
73rd
of 158 countries
All-time high
423.48 millions
in 2015
All-time low
9.51 millions
in 1971
Years of data
31
1971–2015

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kenya, 1971–2015

01002003004001971199320151971: 9.5 millions1972: 10.9 millions1973: 14.6 millions1974: 14.8 millions1975: 23.6 millions1976: 21 millions1977: 23.2 millions1980: 59.9 millions1981: 67.5 millions1982: 58.3 millions1983: 55.5 millions1984: 39.6 millions1985: 44.9 millions1986: 52.6 millions1988: 84.7 millions1989: 82.4 millions1991: 160.9 millions1992: 99.2 millions1993: 105.3 millions1994: 58 millions1999: 86 millions2000: 78.3 millions2001: 86.6 millions2003: 103.7 millions2004: 130.8 millions2006: 203.7 millions2011: 272.7 millions2012: 407 millions2013: 387.8 millions2014: 398.6 millions2015: 423.5 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kenya is 423.48 millions, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 223.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kenya peaked at 423.48 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.51 millions, in 1971.

That places Kenya 73rd out of 158 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.79 millions 9.51 millions 23.56 millions 7
1980s 60.59 millions 39.65 millions 84.66 millions 9
1990s 101.89 millions 58.05 millions 160.93 millions 5
2000s 120.62 millions 78.34 millions 203.66 millions 5
2010s 377.92 millions 272.73 millions 423.48 millions 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kenya?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kenya was 423.48 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 423.48 millions in 2015.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 9.51 millions in 1971.
How does Kenya rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Kenya ranks 73rd out of 158 countries with data for 2015.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 223.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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About this data

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/