China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
China
150,308 millions
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
43,434 millions
in 2021
China rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 150,308 millions against 43,434 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 106,874 millions.
That makes China's figure about 3.5 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 164 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 377.48 millions | 2,460 millions | 2,083 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1980s | 1,596 millions | 5,626 millions | 4,030 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 2,988 millions | 12,889 millions | 9,900 millions | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 150,308 millions against 43,434 millions in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 106,874 millions, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1999.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- China ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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