Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Australia
Australia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 18,598 millions in 2022. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Australia, 1991–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Australia stood at 18,598 millions. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Australia peaked at 18,598 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9,951 millions, in 1993.
Australia ranks 16th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Australia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10,617 millions | — |
| 1992 | 10,105 millions | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 9,951 millions | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 10,711 millions | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 18,598 millions | +73.6% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 18,598 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,728 millions, 5.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Australia's 18,598 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,609 millions, 7.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,346 millions | 9,951 millions | 10,711 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 18,598 millions | 18,598 millions | 18,598 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More education data for Australia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.9 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.88 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,110 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 316,638 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Australia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Australia was 18,598 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 18,598 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,951 millions in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Australia ranks 16th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release