Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Norway
Norway: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 8,410 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Norway, 1972–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Norway stood at 8,410 millions.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Norway peaked at 10,959 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 131.6 millions, in 1972.
Norway ranks 19th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 131.6 millions | — |
| 1973 | 166.33 millions | +26.4% |
| 1974 | 199.65 millions | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 261.53 millions | +31.0% |
| 1976 | 302.57 millions | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 377.95 millions | +24.9% |
| 1978 | 360.15 millions | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 514.46 millions | +42.8% |
| 1981 | 488.89 millions | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 489.93 millions | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 479.28 millions | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 472.58 millions | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 484.23 millions | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 658.17 millions | +35.9% |
| 1987 | 817.96 millions | +24.3% |
| 1988 | 947.67 millions | +15.9% |
| 1989 | 1,022 millions | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 1,266 millions | +23.8% |
| 1991 | 1,932 millions | +52.6% |
| 1992 | 2,275 millions | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 2,425 millions | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 2,592 millions | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 3,212 millions | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 3,147 millions | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 3,123 millions | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 2,959 millions | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 3,064 millions | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 2,813 millions | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 3,141 millions | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 3,999 millions | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 5,158 millions | +29.0% |
| 2004 | 6,196 millions | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 6,863 millions | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 6,958 millions | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 8,370 millions | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 9,293 millions | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 8,348 millions | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 8,569 millions | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 9,614 millions | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 10,415 millions | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 10,959 millions | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 7,565 millions | -31.0% |
| 2016 | 7,915 millions | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 8,410 millions | +6.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 8,410 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 6.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Norway's 8,410 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 8.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 257.11 millions | 131.6 millions | 377.95 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 637.53 millions | 472.58 millions | 1,022 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,600 millions | 1,266 millions | 3,212 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,114 millions | 2,813 millions | 9,293 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,064 millions | 7,565 millions | 10,959 millions | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More reference data data for Norway
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3703 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3621 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3366 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Norway?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Norway was 8,410 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 10,959 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 131.6 millions in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Norway ranks 19th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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/