Greece vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Greece
2,128 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
2,059 millions
in 1998
Greece rank
45th
Saudi Arabia rank
48th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Greece
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Greece currently reports 2,128 millions against 2,059 millions in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 69 millions.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Greece ranks 45th and Saudi Arabia ranks 48th of 164 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greece | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 197.07 millions | 2,705 millions | 2,508 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 1,294 millions | 2,059 millions | 765.12 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Greece or Saudi Arabia?
- Greece, at 2,128 millions against 2,059 millions in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Greece and Saudi Arabia?
- 69 millions, with Greece ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Saudi Arabia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 1998.
- How do Greece and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Greece ranks 45th and Saudi Arabia ranks 48th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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