Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Syria
Syria: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ was 340.68 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ in Syria, 1972–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Syria is 340.68 millions, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 48.3% on the previous year and down 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Syria peaked at 781.25 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 81.32 millions, in 1972.
That places Syria 91st out of 148 countries with data for 2015, putting it 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 secondary education, constant US$ in Syria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 81.32 millions | — |
| 1973 | 81.91 millions | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 133.84 millions | +63.4% |
| 1976 | 160.09 millions | +19.6% |
| 1977 | 170.06 millions | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 184.29 millions | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 172.57 millions | -6.4% |
| 1980 | 209.67 millions | +21.5% |
| 1981 | 250.6 millions | +19.5% |
| 1982 | 289.14 millions | +15.4% |
| 1984 | 212.47 millions | -26.5% |
| 1985 | 242.19 millions | +14.0% |
| 1986 | 210.02 millions | -13.3% |
| 1987 | 191.4 millions | -8.9% |
| 1988 | 163.42 millions | -14.6% |
| 1989 | 165.04 millions | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 179.23 millions | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 225.42 millions | +25.8% |
| 1995 | 280.52 millions | +24.4% |
| 1996 | 279.29 millions | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 294.3 millions | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 321.29 millions | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 361.93 millions | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 408.16 millions | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 485.98 millions | +19.1% |
| 2007 | 650.45 millions | +33.8% |
| 2009 | 781.25 millions | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 659.12 millions | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 340.68 millions | -48.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 140.58 millions | 81.32 millions | 184.29 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 214.88 millions | 163.42 millions | 289.14 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 277.42 millions | 179.23 millions | 361.93 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 581.46 millions | 408.16 millions | 781.25 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 499.9 millions | 340.68 millions | 659.12 millions | 2 |
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More education data for Syria
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -9.76 % change on previous year (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -8.15 % change on previous year (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 361,423 (2016)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,728 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 130,893 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,529 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 335,992 (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 697,415 (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Syria?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ in Syria was 340.68 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 781.25 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.32 millions in 1972.
- How does Syria rank for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Syria ranks 91st out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release