Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 740.43 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Uruguay, 1979–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay is 740.43 millions, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 496.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay peaked at 740.43 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24.78 millions, in 1984.
That places Uruguay 61st out of 158 countries with data for 2018, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 29.72 millions | — |
| 1980 | 39.04 millions | +31.4% |
| 1984 | 24.78 millions | -36.5% |
| 1985 | 28.18 millions | +13.7% |
| 1986 | 46.81 millions | +66.1% |
| 1991 | 72.01 millions | +53.8% |
| 1992 | 80.2 millions | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 105.87 millions | +32.0% |
| 1995 | 126.35 millions | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 114.66 millions | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 122.56 millions | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 113.22 millions | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 123.31 millions | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 67.85 millions | -45.0% |
| 2003 | 64.62 millions | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 83.12 millions | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 102.91 millions | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 124.08 millions | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 560.52 millions | +351.7% |
| 2016 | 629.73 millions | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 714.49 millions | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 740.43 millions | +3.6% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 740.43 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 53% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 740.43 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 281.71 millions, 2.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Uruguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +351.7% | 124.08 millions | 560.52 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.72 millions | 29.72 millions | 29.72 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 34.71 millions | 24.78 millions | 46.81 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 103.61 millions | 72.01 millions | 126.35 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 97.02 millions | 64.62 millions | 124.08 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 661.29 millions | 560.52 millions | 740.43 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay was 740.43 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 740.43 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.78 millions in 1984.
- How does Uruguay rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Uruguay ranks 61st out of 158 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 496.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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/