Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 419.99 millions in 2007. β—† Volatile

Latest (2007)
419.99 millions
Change on year
up 18.8%
World rank
74th
of 158 countries
All-time high
419.99 millions
in 2007
All-time low
21.65 millions
in 1972
Years of data
23
1972–2007

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Syrian Arab Republic, 1972–2007

01002003004001972198920071972: 21.6 millions1973: 26.4 millions1975: 53.3 millions1976: 166.9 millions1977: 143.2 millions1978: 140.7 millions1979: 134.9 millions1980: 157.2 millions1981: 217.6 millions1982: 224 millions1984: 298.9 millions1985: 279 millions1986: 178.2 millions1987: 113.2 millions1988: 94 millions1989: 82.6 millions1996: 114.8 millions2001: 182.7 millions2002: 228.6 millions2003: 315.5 millions2004: 334.5 millions2006: 353.6 millions2007: 420 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2007, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 419.99 millions. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 18.8% on the previous year and up 265.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 419.99 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 21.65 millions, in 1972.

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 74th of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 98.14 millions 21.65 millions 166.88 millions 7
1980s 182.75 millions 82.64 millions 298.86 millions 9
1990s 114.78 millions 114.78 millions 114.78 millions 1
2000s 305.83 millions 182.69 millions 419.99 millions 6

Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic

  1. 71 Botswana 437.65 millions compare
  2. 72 Belarus, Republic of 432.42 millions
  3. 73 Kenya 423.48 millions compare
  4. 75 Sri Lanka 389.61 millions compare
  5. 76 Senegal 368.82 millions compare
  6. 77 Lithuania 359.49 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places β†’

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All data for Syrian Arab Republic β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syrian Arab Republic?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syrian Arab Republic was 419.99 millions in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The highest recorded value was 419.99 millions in 2007.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 21.65 millions in 1972.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 74th out of 158 countries with data for 2007.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 265.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,257 data points, 1970–2019
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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/