New Zealand vs Ukraine: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$
New Zealand
3,000 millions
in 2023
Ukraine
2,958 millions
in 2021
New Zealand rank
36th
Ukraine rank
37th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ over time
- New Zealand
- Ukraine
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3,000 millions against 2,958 millions in Ukraine, a difference of 42 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 1997 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 36th and Ukraine ranks 37th of 159 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,106 millions | 1,027 millions | 1,079 millions | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 2,099 millions | 2,152 millions | 53.2 millions | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 3,326 millions | 3,770 millions | 443.76 millions | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 3,484 millions | 3,006 millions | 477.87 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$, New Zealand or Ukraine?
- New Zealand, at 3,000 millions against 2,958 millions in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ between New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 42 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2021.
- How do New Zealand and Ukraine rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- New Zealand ranks 36th and Ukraine ranks 37th of 159 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (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