Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kenya
Kenya: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 423.48 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kenya, 1971–2015
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 17,931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 33,242 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 543.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 45.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 242.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 53.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 47.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 543.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural Soil 17,931 (2050)
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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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/