Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 0.2525 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria is 0.2525 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 42.0% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria peaked at 6.34 millions in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1998.
That places Bulgaria 73rd out of 93 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom 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 Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 millions | — |
| 2001 | 3.69 millions | — |
| 2002 | 5.86 millions | +58.9% |
| 2003 | 2.89 millions | -50.8% |
| 2004 | 6.34 millions | +119.7% |
| 2005 | 1.42 millions | -77.5% |
| 2006 | 1.52 millions | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 2.15 millions | +41.6% |
| 2008 | 3.44 millions | +59.8% |
| 2009 | 4.32 millions | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 2.92 millions | -32.3% |
| 2011 | 5.15 millions | +76.4% |
| 2012 | 2.45 millions | -52.3% |
| 2013 | 4.34 millions | +76.8% |
| 2014 | 3.65 millions | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 3.27 millions | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 2.85 millions | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 5.16 millions | +81.1% |
| 2018 | 0.421 millions | -91.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2301 millions | -45.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2139 millions | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 0.4352 millions | +103.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2525 millions | -42.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.51 millions | 1.42 millions | 6.34 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.04 millions | 0.2301 millions | 5.16 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3006 millions | 0.2139 millions | 0.4352 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Bulgaria
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0829 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 22,710 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -2.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 232,874 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.1419 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 252,352 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.0285 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 216,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.1737 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Bulgaria was 0.2525 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.34 millions in 2004.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1998.
- How does Bulgaria rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Bulgaria ranks 73rd out of 93 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release