Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Lesotho

Lesotho: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 12.45 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
12.45 millions
World rank
143rd
of 158 countries
All-time high
75.45 millions
in 2008
All-time low
0.427 millions
in 1971
Years of data
20
1971–2018

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Lesotho, 1971–2018

0204060801971199420181971: 0.427 millions1972: 0.596 millions1973: 0.874 millions1974: 1 millions1983: 7.2 millions1984: 4.6 millions1985: 4.4 millions1988: 5.2 millions1989: 4.9 millions1993: 11.2 millions1994: 11.1 millions1995: 10.4 millions1997: 25.1 millions1999: 25.4 millions2000: 15.4 millions2001: 15.5 millions2005: 66.5 millions2006: 69.8 millions2008: 75.5 millions2018: 12.4 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho is 12.45 millions, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 83.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho peaked at 75.45 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.427 millions, in 1971.

Lesotho ranks 143rd of 158 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.7329 millions 0.427 millions 1.03 millions 4
1980s 5.27 millions 4.45 millions 7.18 millions 5
1990s 16.64 millions 10.42 millions 25.37 millions 5
2000s 48.54 millions 15.39 millions 75.45 millions 5
2010s 12.45 millions 12.45 millions 12.45 millions 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho was 12.45 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 75.45 millions in 2008.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 0.427 millions in 1971.
How does Lesotho rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Lesotho ranks 143rd out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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/