New Zealand vs Sweden: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$
New Zealand
528.31 millions
in 2023
Sweden
464.87 millions
in 2022
New Zealand rank
10th
Sweden rank
12th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ over time
- New Zealand
- Sweden
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 528.31 millions against 464.87 millions in Sweden, a difference of 63.44 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 10th and Sweden ranks 12th 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 | 27.42 millions | 112.83 millions | 85.41 millions | Sweden |
| 2000s | 171.28 millions | 110.33 millions | 60.95 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 334.41 millions | 230.81 millions | 103.6 millions | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 519.95 millions | 470.94 millions | 49 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, ppp$, New Zealand or Sweden?
- New Zealand, at 528.31 millions against 464.87 millions in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ between New Zealand and Sweden?
- 63.44 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, ppp$?
- New Zealand ranks 10th and Sweden ranks 12th of 92 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (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