Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in New Zealand
New Zealand: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 2,819 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in New Zealand, 1973–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in New Zealand stood at 2,819 millions.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and down 5.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in New Zealand peaked at 3,255 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 122.75 millions, in 1973.
New Zealand ranks 39th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 122.75 millions | — |
| 1974 | 159.21 millions | +29.7% |
| 1975 | 180.26 millions | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 202.28 millions | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 171.07 millions | -15.4% |
| 1978 | 202.23 millions | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 227.19 millions | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 301.65 millions | +32.8% |
| 1981 | 309.8 millions | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 306.91 millions | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 238.56 millions | -22.3% |
| 1985 | 242.42 millions | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 307.88 millions | +27.0% |
| 1987 | 459.3 millions | +49.2% |
| 1988 | 618.77 millions | +34.7% |
| 1989 | 694.27 millions | +12.2% |
| 1994 | 877.34 millions | +26.4% |
| 1995 | 1,029 millions | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 1,220 millions | +18.6% |
| 1997 | 1,109 millions | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 2,983 millions | +169.0% |
| 2014 | 3,021 millions | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 3,255 millions | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 2,710 millions | -16.8% |
| 2017 | 2,819 millions | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 180.71 millions | 122.75 millions | 227.19 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 386.62 millions | 238.56 millions | 694.27 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,059 millions | 877.34 millions | 1,220 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,958 millions | 2,710 millions | 3,255 millions | 5 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in New Zealand?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in New Zealand was 2,819 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3,255 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 122.75 millions in 1973.
- How does New Zealand rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- New Zealand ranks 39th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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/