Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Spain
Spain: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 12,263 millions in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Spain, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2017, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Spain stood at 12,263 millions.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Spain peaked at 16,985 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 144.66 millions, in 1970.
Spain ranks 14th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 343.07 millions | 144.66 millions | 677.03 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,907 millions | 1,465 millions | 2,361 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 4,641 millions | 3,583 millions | 5,687 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 10,727 millions | 5,418 millions | 16,985 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,486 millions | 11,350 millions | 16,969 millions | 8 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Spain?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Spain was 12,263 millions in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 16,985 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.66 millions in 1970.
- How does Spain rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 158 countries with data for 2017.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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/