Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Sweden
391.46 millions
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
231.24 millions
in 2009
Sweden rank
12th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
14th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Sweden
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 391.46 millions against 231.24 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 160.22 millions.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Sweden ahead.
Sweden ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th of 93 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 166.28 millions | 0 millions | 166.28 millions | Sweden |
| 2000s | 144.77 millions | 77.16 millions | 67.61 millions | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Sweden, at 391.46 millions against 231.24 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 160.22 millions, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2009.
- How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Sweden ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th 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