Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Peru
Peru: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education was 2.94 millions in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Peru, 1998–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Peru recorded 2.94 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in 2011.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Peru peaked at 6.18 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1998.
Peru ranks 55th of 93 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Peru, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 millions | — |
| 2002 | 6.18 millions | — |
| 2003 | 1.9 millions | -69.2% |
| 2004 | 1.88 millions | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 2.85 millions | +51.2% |
| 2006 | 2.7 millions | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 2.92 millions | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 2.21 millions | -24.4% |
| 2009 | 3.1 millions | +40.5% |
| 2010 | 3.08 millions | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.94 millions | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.97 millions | 1.88 millions | 6.18 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.01 millions | 2.94 millions | 3.08 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 52 Mauritius 6.15 millions compare
- 53 Vanuatu 5.68 millions compare
- 54 Mauritania 2.99 millions compare
- 56 Lesotho 2.88 millions compare
- 57 Bhutan 2.73 millions
- 58 Luxembourg 2.68 millions
More education data for Peru
- 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 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 199,824 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Peru?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education in Peru was 2.94 millions in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 6.18 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1998.
- How does Peru rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Peru ranks 55th out of 93 countries with data for 2011.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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