Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Latvia
Latvia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 210.34 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Latvia, 1996–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Latvia is 210.34 millions, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Latvia peaked at 411.1 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 39.11 millions, in 1996.
Latvia ranks 89th of 158 countries on this measure, 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 39.11 millions | — |
| 1997 | 51.32 millions | +31.2% |
| 1998 | 66.12 millions | +28.8% |
| 1999 | 69.9 millions | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 68.26 millions | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 71.19 millions | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 82.5 millions | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 82.6 millions | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 93.85 millions | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 181.11 millions | +93.0% |
| 2007 | 267.5 millions | +47.7% |
| 2008 | 333.46 millions | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 203.58 millions | -38.9% |
| 2010 | 191.8 millions | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 287.7 millions | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 383.8 millions | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 411.1 millions | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 352.8 millions | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 318.04 millions | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 209.68 millions | -34.1% |
| 2017 | 210.34 millions | +0.3% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 210.34 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 15% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 210.34 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 22% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.61 millions | 39.11 millions | 69.9 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 153.78 millions | 68.26 millions | 333.46 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 295.66 millions | 191.8 millions | 411.1 millions | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 86 Cote d'Ivoire 263.66 millions compare
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More reference data data for Latvia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.128 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Latvia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Latvia was 210.34 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 411.1 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.11 millions in 1996.
- How does Latvia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Latvia ranks 89th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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/