Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 295.31 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Luxembourg, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 295.31 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2017.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 11,379.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Luxembourg peaked at 335.13 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.22 millions, in 1970.
That places Luxembourg 83rd out of 158 countries with data for 2017, 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.22 millions | — |
| 1971 | 2 millions | +63.8% |
| 1972 | 2.76 millions | +37.6% |
| 1973 | 3.76 millions | +36.4% |
| 1975 | 3.83 millions | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 3.58 millions | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 3.51 millions | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 4.08 millions | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 4.93 millions | +20.7% |
| 1980 | 5.14 millions | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 4.98 millions | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 4.28 millions | -14.1% |
| 1983 | 4.15 millions | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 10.14 millions | +144.0% |
| 1987 | 12.96 millions | +27.8% |
| 1988 | 14.33 millions | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 15.47 millions | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 33.3 millions | +115.2% |
| 1996 | 32.25 millions | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 2.57 millions | -92.0% |
| 2014 | 335.13 millions | +12927.4% |
| 2015 | 296.42 millions | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 295.31 millions | -0.4% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 295.31 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 21% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 295.31 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 31% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Luxembourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +12927.4% | 2.57 millions | 335.13 millions |
| 1986 | +144.0% | 4.15 millions | 10.14 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.3 millions | 1.22 millions | 4.93 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.93 millions | 4.15 millions | 15.47 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 32.77 millions | 32.25 millions | 33.3 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 232.36 millions | 2.57 millions | 335.13 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Luxembourg?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Luxembourg was 295.31 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 335.13 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 millions in 1970.
- How does Luxembourg rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Luxembourg ranks 83rd out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,379.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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/