New Zealand vs Sweden: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
New Zealand
528.31 millions
in 2023
Sweden
473.83 millions
in 2022
New Zealand rank
11th
Sweden rank
14th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 528.31 millions against 473.83 millions in Sweden, a difference of 54.48 millions.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Sweden ahead.
New Zealand ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 14th of 92 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.37 millions | 201.27 millions | 149.9 millions | Sweden |
| 2000s | 313.62 millions | 190.79 millions | 122.82 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 417.39 millions | 286.98 millions | 130.41 millions | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 557.35 millions | 501.77 millions | 55.58 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, New Zealand or Sweden?
- New Zealand, at 528.31 millions against 473.83 millions in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 54.48 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sweden?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do New Zealand and Sweden rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- New Zealand ranks 11th and Sweden ranks 14th of 92 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release