Africa Western and Central vs Senegal: Expenditure on tertiary education
Africa Western and Central
21.3%
in 2014
Senegal
32.8%
in 2018
Africa Western and Central rank
13th
Senegal rank
15th
Expenditure on tertiary education over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 32.8% against 21.3% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 11.5%.
That makes Senegal's figure about 1.5 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 13th and Senegal ranks 15th of 37 groups.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.9% | 24.2% | 5.3% | Senegal |
| 2010s | 19.7% | 28.9% | 9.2% | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure on tertiary education, Africa Western and Central or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 32.8% against 21.3% in Africa Western and Central as of 2018.
- What is the difference in expenditure on tertiary education between Africa Western and Central and Senegal?
- 11.5%, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Senegal?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2014.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Senegal rank globally for expenditure on tertiary education?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 13th and Senegal ranks 15th of 37 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Expenditure on tertiary education (% of government expenditure on education). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Expenditure on tertiary education is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on education. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.