Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania
Romania: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 229.69 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
229.69 millions
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
22nd
of 92 countries
All-time high
257.81 millions
in 2019
All-time low
7.6 millions
in 2001
Years of data
22
2001–2022
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Romania recorded 229.69 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 93.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania peaked at 257.81 millions in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.6 millions, in 2001.
That places Romania 22nd out of 92 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.6 millions | — |
| 2002 | 34.3 millions | +351.0% |
| 2003 | 27.25 millions | -20.6% |
| 2004 | 25.43 millions | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 23.79 millions | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 107.33 millions | +351.2% |
| 2007 | 95.83 millions | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 104.92 millions | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 105.33 millions | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 115.61 millions | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 111.96 millions | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 118.94 millions | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 186.74 millions | +57.0% |
| 2014 | 193.33 millions | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 205.76 millions | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 209.39 millions | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 219.42 millions | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 244.78 millions | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 257.81 millions | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 229.2 millions | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 231.93 millions | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 229.69 millions | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.09 millions | 7.6 millions | 107.33 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 186.37 millions | 111.96 millions | 257.81 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 230.27 millions | 229.2 millions | 231.93 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 19 Philippines 267.51 millions compare
- 20 Tanzania, United Republic of 259.14 millions compare
- 21 Azerbaijan 237.07 millions compare
- 23 Norway 202.53 millions compare
- 24 Belarus 188.52 millions compare
- 25 Mongolia 176.65 millions compare
More education data for Romania
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 730,368 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.42 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 521,826 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.7585 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 538,720 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.76 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 44,527 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,242 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 298,137 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -3.1 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Romania was 229.69 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 257.81 millions in 2019.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.6 millions in 2001.
- How does Romania rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Romania ranks 22nd out of 92 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release