Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania
Tanzania: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 259.14 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania, 2004–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania stood at 259.14 millions. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 115.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania peaked at 259.14 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 87.97 millions, in 2006.
That places Tanzania 20th out of 92 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 120.09 millions | — |
| 2005 | 111.06 millions | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 87.97 millions | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 104.85 millions | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 130.29 millions | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 144.59 millions | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 259.14 millions | +79.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 116.48 millions | 87.97 millions | 144.59 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 259.14 millions | 259.14 millions | 259.14 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 17 United Kingdom 293.9 millions compare
- 18 Hungary 285.29 millions compare
- 19 Philippines 267.51 millions compare
- 21 Azerbaijan 237.07 millions compare
- 22 Romania 229.69 millions compare
- 23 Norway 202.53 millions compare
More education data for Tanzania
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 5.81 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.0222 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0847 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.6496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 14.11 % change on previous year (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 229,840 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 10.86 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Tanzania was 259.14 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 259.14 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.97 millions in 2006.
- How does Tanzania rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Tanzania ranks 20th out of 92 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tanzania 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