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.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Spain, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 144.66 millions | — |
| 1971 | 174.44 millions | +20.6% |
| 1972 | 196.94 millions | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 214.21 millions | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 365.94 millions | +70.8% |
| 1977 | 441.07 millions | +20.5% |
| 1978 | 530.25 millions | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 677.03 millions | +27.7% |
| 1987 | 1,465 millions | +116.4% |
| 1988 | 1,894 millions | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 2,361 millions | +24.6% |
| 1990 | 3,583 millions | +51.7% |
| 1991 | 4,099 millions | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 4,674 millions | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 3,971 millions | -15.0% |
| 1994 | 4,144 millions | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 4,931 millions | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 5,687 millions | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 5,253 millions | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 5,429 millions | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 5,418 millions | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 5,881 millions | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 6,662 millions | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 8,774 millions | +31.7% |
| 2004 | 10,158 millions | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 10,690 millions | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 11,728 millions | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 14,319 millions | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 16,985 millions | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 16,659 millions | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 16,167 millions | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 16,969 millions | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 13,208 millions | -22.2% |
| 2013 | 13,226 millions | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 13,254 millions | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 11,454 millions | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 11,350 millions | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 12,263 millions | +8.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 12,263 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 8.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Spain's 12,263 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 942.05 millions, 13.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +116.4% | 677.03 millions | 1,465 millions |
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 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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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/