Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 990.41 millions in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kuwait, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait is 990.41 millions, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 77.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait peaked at 990.41 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 12.37 millions, in 1971.
That places Kuwait 56th out of 158 countries with data for 2006, putting it 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.37 millions | — |
| 1972 | 13.11 millions | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 18.31 millions | +39.7% |
| 1974 | 23.87 millions | +30.3% |
| 1975 | 32.16 millions | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 74.56 millions | +131.9% |
| 1977 | 86.34 millions | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 146.09 millions | +69.2% |
| 1979 | 115.25 millions | -21.1% |
| 1980 | 127.81 millions | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 171.18 millions | +33.9% |
| 1982 | 13 millions | -92.4% |
| 1983 | 162.89 millions | +1153.2% |
| 1984 | 213.57 millions | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 224.49 millions | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 242.94 millions | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 605.1 millions | +149.1% |
| 1996 | 557.24 millions | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 554.31 millions | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 764.44 millions | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 876.93 millions | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 921.81 millions | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 918.22 millions | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 990.41 millions | +7.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 990.41 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 71% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 990.41 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 844.39 millions, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1153.2% | 13 millions | 162.89 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.01 millions | 12.37 millions | 146.09 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 165.13 millions | 13 millions | 242.94 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 572.21 millions | 554.31 millions | 605.1 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 894.36 millions | 764.44 millions | 990.41 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait was 990.41 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 990.41 millions in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.37 millions in 1971.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Kuwait ranks 56th out of 158 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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/