Estonia vs Iceland: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Estonia
408.12 millions
in 2022
Iceland
381.61 millions
in 2022
Estonia rank
83rd
Iceland rank
86th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Estonia
- Iceland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 408.12 millions against 381.61 millions in Iceland, a difference of 26.51 millions.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Iceland ahead.
Estonia ranks 83rd and Iceland ranks 86th of 164 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.1 millions | 73.05 millions | 24.95 millions | Iceland |
| 2000s | 153.26 millions | 190.36 millions | 37.1 millions | Iceland |
| 2010s | 314.22 millions | 264.4 millions | 49.83 millions | Estonia |
| 2020s | 392.31 millions | 354.98 millions | 37.33 millions | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Estonia or Iceland?
- Estonia, at 408.12 millions against 381.61 millions in Iceland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Estonia and Iceland?
- 26.51 millions, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iceland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
- How do Estonia and Iceland rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Estonia ranks 83rd and Iceland ranks 86th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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