Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Guinea
Guinea: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 200.96 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Guinea, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Guinea is 200.96 millions, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.5% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Guinea peaked at 389.95 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 45.47 millions, in 1992.
Guinea ranks 114th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Guinea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53.27 millions | — |
| 1992 | 45.47 millions | -14.6% |
| 1993 | 55.95 millions | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 97.36 millions | +74.0% |
| 2005 | 99.47 millions | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 157.24 millions | +58.1% |
| 2009 | 215.68 millions | +37.2% |
| 2010 | 276.78 millions | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 313.43 millions | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 205.04 millions | -34.6% |
| 2013 | 317.62 millions | +54.9% |
| 2014 | 342.38 millions | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 369.07 millions | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 387.69 millions | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 389.95 millions | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 200.96 millions | -48.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.56 millions | 45.47 millions | 55.95 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 142.44 millions | 97.36 millions | 215.68 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 311.44 millions | 200.96 millions | 389.95 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 111 Malawi 221.81 millions compare
- 112 Kyrgyzstan 208.59 millions compare
- 113 Georgia 206.48 millions compare
- 115 Lao People's Democratic Republic 191.43 millions compare
- 116 Burundi 163.35 millions compare
- 117 Madagascar 149.88 millions compare
More education data for Guinea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 43,914 (2020)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 56.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 40.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.47 (2020)
- School enrollment, primary 100.5% (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Guinea?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Guinea was 200.96 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 389.95 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.47 millions in 1992.
- How does Guinea rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Guinea ranks 114th out of 146 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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