Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions in Lesotho
Lesotho: Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions was 2.63 millions in 2018. ▼ Falling
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Lesotho, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho is 2.63 millions, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho peaked at 10.33 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.63 millions, in 2018.
Lesotho ranks 59th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on post-secondary … post-secondary US millions in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8.01 millions | — |
| 2000 | 6.43 millions | -19.8% |
| 2001 | 3.61 millions | -43.8% |
| 2005 | 3.89 millions | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 3.88 millions | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 10.33 millions | +166.0% |
| 2018 | 2.63 millions | -74.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 2.63 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.8 millions, 94% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 2.63 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.92 millions, 44% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.01 millions | 8.01 millions | 8.01 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.63 millions | 3.61 millions | 10.33 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.63 millions | 2.63 millions | 2.63 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 56 Mauritania 2.88 millions compare
- 57 Bhutan 2.73 millions compare
- 58 Peru 2.63 millions compare
- 60 Luxembourg 2.45 millions compare
- 61 Cote d'Ivoire 2.36 millions compare
- 62 Guyana 2.19 millions compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Lesotho was 2.63 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 10.33 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.63 millions in 2018.
- How does Lesotho rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
- Lesotho ranks 59th out of 97 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release