Singapore vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$
Singapore
4,018 millions
in 2023
Viet Nam
4,160 millions
in 2013
Singapore rank
43rd
Viet Nam rank
42nd
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ over time
- Singapore
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 4,160 millions against 4,018 millions in Singapore, a difference of 142 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Viet Nam ahead.
Singapore ranks 43rd and Viet Nam ranks 42nd of 148 countries.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,120 millions | 2,892 millions | 228.46 millions | Singapore |
| 2010s | 4,235 millions | 3,424 millions | 810.89 millions | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$, Singapore or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 4,160 millions against 4,018 millions in Singapore as of 2013.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ between Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 142 millions, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do Singapore and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Singapore ranks 43rd and Viet Nam ranks 42nd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (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