Singapore vs United States of America: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Singapore
694.6 millions
in 2023
United States of America
5,034 millions
in 2021
Singapore rank
4th
United States of America rank
2nd
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Singapore
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 5,034 millions against 694.6 millions in Singapore, a difference of 4,339 millions.
That makes United States of America's figure about 7.2 times Singapore's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 93 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 999.49 millions | 3,631 millions | 2,631 millions | United States of America |
| 2020s | 872.56 millions | 5,380 millions | 4,507 millions | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, Singapore or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 5,034 millions against 694.6 millions in Singapore as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Singapore and United States of America?
- 4,339 millions, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2021.
- How do Singapore and United States of America rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Singapore ranks 4th 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