Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia
Estonia: Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary was 5.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia is 5.9%, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 27.8% on the previous year and down 32.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia peaked at 17.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
That places Estonia 70th out of 113 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11.3% | — |
| 2002 | 4.3% | -61.7% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -70.3% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | -60.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 8.1% | — |
| 2014 | 5.2% | -35.7% |
| 2015 | 10.7% | +106.9% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | -61.6% |
| 2017 | 8.8% | +112.5% |
| 2018 | 17.8% | +103.8% |
| 2019 | 11.8% | -33.6% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 8.1% | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 5.9% | -27.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 0.5% | 11.3% | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.3% | 0.0% | 17.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.8% | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia?
- Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary in Estonia was 5.9% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary?
- Estonia ranks 70th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary public institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release