Hungary vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Hungary
1,494 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
2,059 millions
in 1998
Hungary rank
50th
Saudi Arabia rank
48th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Hungary
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 2,059 millions against 1,494 millions in Hungary, a difference of 565 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.4 times Hungary's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 50th 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 | Hungary | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 218.64 millions | 2,705 millions | 2,487 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 411.55 millions | 1,703 millions | 1,292 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Hungary or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 2,059 millions against 1,494 millions in Hungary as of 1998.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Hungary and Saudi Arabia?
- 565 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Saudi Arabia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 1998.
- How do Hungary and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Hungary ranks 50th and Saudi Arabia ranks 48th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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