Malaysia vs Uruguay: Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$
Malaysia
6,391
in 2023
Uruguay
7,146
in 2023
Malaysia rank
55th
Uruguay rank
52nd
Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Malaysia
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 7,146 against 6,391 in Malaysia, a difference of 755.
That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 55th and Uruguay ranks 52nd of 119 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 2 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,799 | 3,560 | 14,239 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 10,487 | 7,564 | 2,923 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 5,952 | 7,284 | 1,332 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$, Malaysia or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 7,146 against 6,391 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$ between Malaysia and Uruguay?
- 755, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Uruguay?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and Uruguay rank globally for initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 55th and Uruguay ranks 52nd of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$. 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