Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana
Guyana: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 1.93 millions in 2012. ▼ Falling
Latest (2012)
1.93 millions
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
60th
of 93 countries
All-time high
3.18 millions
in 2007
All-time low
1.39 millions
in 2009
Years of data
8
2002–2012
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana, 2002–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2012, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana stood at 1.93 millions.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana peaked at 3.18 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.39 millions, in 2009.
Guyana ranks 60th of 93 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.83 millions | — |
| 2004 | 2.44 millions | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 1.54 millions | -36.7% |
| 2007 | 3.18 millions | +106.4% |
| 2009 | 1.39 millions | -56.4% |
| 2010 | 1.61 millions | +16.3% |
| 2011 | 1.71 millions | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 1.93 millions | +12.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.28 millions | 1.39 millions | 3.18 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.75 millions | 1.61 millions | 1.93 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 57 Bhutan 2.73 millions compare
- 58 Luxembourg 2.68 millions
- 59 Cote d'Ivoire 2.28 millions compare
- 61 Mali 1.82 millions
- 62 Guatemala 1.76 millions
- 63 Saint Lucia 1.72 millions compare
More education data for Guyana
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2015)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,330 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Guyana was 1.93 millions in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.39 millions in 2009.
- How does Guyana rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Guyana ranks 60th out of 93 countries with data for 2012.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana 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