Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tunisia
Tunisia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 681.69 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tunisia, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 681.69 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia peaked at 824.2 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 89.3 millions, in 1982.
That places Tunisia 62nd out of 158 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 114.91 millions | — |
| 1981 | 95.23 millions | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 89.3 millions | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 94.51 millions | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 91.91 millions | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 91.71 millions | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 96.39 millions | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 147.1 millions | +52.6% |
| 1991 | 175.58 millions | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 189.3 millions | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 189.9 millions | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 203.64 millions | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 251.25 millions | +23.4% |
| 1996 | 264.46 millions | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 253.4 millions | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 309.81 millions | +22.3% |
| 2000 | 288.39 millions | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 301.77 millions | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 305.27 millions | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 456.88 millions | +49.7% |
| 2004 | 558.14 millions | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 502.61 millions | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 536.87 millions | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 618.62 millions | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 703.35 millions | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 766.67 millions | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 776.26 millions | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 791.9 millions | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 824.2 millions | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 787.66 millions | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 681.69 millions | -13.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 681.69 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99.4 millions, 6.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 681.69 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 844.39 millions, 81% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 96.28 millions | 89.3 millions | 114.91 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 220.49 millions | 147.1 millions | 309.81 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 503.86 millions | 288.39 millions | 766.67 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 772.34 millions | 681.69 millions | 824.2 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia was 681.69 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 824.2 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.3 millions in 1982.
- How does Tunisia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Tunisia ranks 62nd out of 158 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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/