Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Portugal
Portugal: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 5,259 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5,259 millions
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
30th
of 153 countries
All-time high
6,108 millions
in 2009
All-time low
47.05 millions
in 1973
Years of data
46
1973–2022
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Portugal, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Portugal is 5,259 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Portugal peaked at 6,108 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 47.05 millions, in 1973.
That places Portugal 30th out of 153 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Portugal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 47.05 millions | — |
| 1974 | 79.91 millions | +69.8% |
| 1975 | 138.99 millions | +73.9% |
| 1976 | 145.99 millions | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 216.19 millions | +48.1% |
| 1979 | 221.78 millions | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 288.63 millions | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 292.26 millions | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 298.58 millions | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 216.81 millions | -27.4% |
| 1984 | 241.93 millions | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 286.5 millions | +18.4% |
| 1986 | 363.57 millions | +26.9% |
| 1987 | 462.86 millions | +27.3% |
| 1988 | 536.96 millions | +16.0% |
| 1989 | 709.18 millions | +32.1% |
| 1990 | 956.03 millions | +34.8% |
| 1991 | 1,369 millions | +43.2% |
| 1992 | 1,813 millions | +32.5% |
| 1993 | 1,613 millions | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 1,799 millions | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 2,323 millions | +29.1% |
| 1996 | 2,572 millions | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 2,791 millions | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 2,631 millions | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 2,755 millions | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 2,989 millions | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 3,575 millions | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 3,934 millions | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 4,079 millions | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 4,140 millions | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 4,678 millions | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 5,207 millions | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 6,108 millions | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 5,672 millions | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 5,489 millions | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 4,778 millions | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 5,241 millions | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 4,981 millions | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 4,151 millions | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 4,930 millions | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 4,967 millions | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 5,034 millions | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 4,923 millions | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 5,363 millions | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 5,259 millions | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 141.65 millions | 47.05 millions | 221.78 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 369.73 millions | 216.81 millions | 709.18 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,904 millions | 956.03 millions | 2,791 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,010 millions | 2,631 millions | 6,108 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,027 millions | 4,151 millions | 5,672 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 5,182 millions | 4,923 millions | 5,363 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Portugal
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 291,682 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0276 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,979 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.029 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.2518 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 52,131 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.6574 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Portugal?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Portugal was 5,259 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 6,108 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.05 millions in 1973.
- How does Portugal rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Portugal ranks 30th out of 153 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release