Portugal vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Portugal
2,063 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
2,059 millions
in 1998
Portugal rank
47th
Saudi Arabia rank
48th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Portugal
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 2,063 millions against 2,059 millions in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 4 millions.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 47th 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 | Portugal | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.6 millions | 2,705 millions | 2,586 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 915.16 millions | 1,615 millions | 699.39 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
- Portugal, at 2,063 millions against 2,059 millions in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Portugal and Saudi Arabia?
- 4 millions, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Saudi Arabia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 1996.
- How do Portugal and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Portugal ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 48th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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