Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 2,297 millions in 2006. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Kuwait, 1992–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2006, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait stood at 2,297 millions.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait peaked at 3,012 millions in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2,044 millions, in 1997.
That places Kuwait 57th out of 146 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,279 millions | — |
| 1996 | 2,366 millions | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 2,044 millions | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 2,786 millions | +36.3% |
| 2003 | 3,012 millions | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 2,959 millions | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 2,617 millions | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 2,297 millions | -12.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2,297 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,728 millions, 62% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2,297 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,479 millions, 93% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,230 millions | 2,044 millions | 2,366 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,734 millions | 2,297 millions | 3,012 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Kuwait was 2,297 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,012 millions in 2003.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,044 millions in 1997.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Kuwait ranks 57th out of 146 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait 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