Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 201.43 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Zimbabwe, 1979–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Zimbabwe is 201.43 millions, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 824.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Zimbabwe peaked at 505 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1990.
Zimbabwe ranks 90th 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.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 11.93 millions | — |
| 1980 | 13.51 millions | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 19.59 millions | +45.0% |
| 1983 | 22.11 millions | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 35.77 millions | +61.8% |
| 1985 | 15.97 millions | -55.3% |
| 1987 | 64.85 millions | +306.0% |
| 1988 | 80.37 millions | +23.9% |
| 1989 | 99.48 millions | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 258 millions | — |
| 1994 | 505 millions | +95.7% |
| 2009 | 21.79 millions | -95.7% |
| 2010 | 42.42 millions | +94.7% |
| 2012 | 204.63 millions | +382.4% |
| 2013 | 217.24 millions | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 201.43 millions | -7.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 201.43 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 99.4 millions, 2.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 201.43 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 90.22 millions, 2.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +382.4% | 42.42 millions | 204.63 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.93 millions | 11.93 millions | 11.93 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 43.96 millions | 13.51 millions | 99.48 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 254.33 millions | 0 millions | 505 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 21.79 millions | 21.79 millions | 21.79 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 166.43 millions | 42.42 millions | 217.24 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 87 Cyprus 262.79 millions compare
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- 91 Namibia 200.95 millions compare
- 92 Burkina Faso 194.51 millions compare
- 93 Democratic Republic of Congo 185.54 millions compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Zimbabwe?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Zimbabwe was 201.43 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 505 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1990.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Zimbabwe ranks 90th out of 158 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 824.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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/