Germany vs United States of America: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Germany
5,231 millions
in 2022
United States of America
5,034 millions
in 2021
Germany rank
1st
United States of America rank
2nd
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Germany
- United States of America
How they compare
Germany currently reports 5,231 millions against 5,034 millions in United States of America, a difference of 197 millions.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 2nd of 93 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,615 millions | 3,738 millions | 2,877 millions | Germany |
| 2020s | 6,281 millions | 5,380 millions | 900.91 millions | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, Germany or United States of America?
- Germany, at 5,231 millions against 5,034 millions in United States of America as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Germany and United States of America?
- 197 millions, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do Germany and United States of America rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Germany ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 2nd of 93 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant US$ (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