Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 2,127 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Azerbaijan, 1992–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Azerbaijan stood at 2,127 millions. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.9% on the previous year and up 202.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Azerbaijan peaked at 2,127 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 89.88 millions, in 1995.
Azerbaijan ranks 59th of 146 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 446.07 millions | — |
| 1995 | 89.88 millions | -79.9% |
| 1996 | 93.31 millions | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 94.44 millions | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 117.27 millions | +24.2% |
| 2000 | 116.96 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 116.97 millions | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 111.59 millions | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 122.81 millions | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 161.88 millions | +31.8% |
| 2005 | 193.47 millions | +19.5% |
| 2006 | 225.32 millions | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 320.08 millions | +42.1% |
| 2008 | 483.48 millions | +51.0% |
| 2009 | 860.33 millions | +77.9% |
| 2010 | 781.63 millions | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 702.06 millions | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 837.74 millions | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 1,065 millions | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 872.38 millions | -18.1% |
| 2018 | 981.51 millions | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 1,230 millions | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 1,715 millions | +39.5% |
| 2021 | 1,316 millions | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 1,428 millions | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 2,127 millions | +48.9% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 2,127 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,191 millions, 1.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 2,127 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,362 millions, 63% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 168.2 millions | 89.88 millions | 446.07 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 271.29 millions | 111.59 millions | 860.33 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 924.24 millions | 702.06 millions | 1,230 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,646 millions | 1,316 millions | 2,127 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More education data for Azerbaijan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.97 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.97 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,398 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,610 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,195 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 94,762 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 603,966 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Azerbaijan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Azerbaijan was 2,127 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,127 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.88 millions in 1995.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Azerbaijan ranks 59th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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