Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Moldova
Moldova: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 410.9 millions in 2023. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Moldova, 1996–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Moldova is 410.9 millions, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.8% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Moldova peaked at 425.57 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 223.52 millions, in 1996.
Moldova ranks 93rd of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Moldova, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 223.52 millions | — |
| 2006 | 336.52 millions | +50.6% |
| 2007 | 385.2 millions | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 394.15 millions | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 414.28 millions | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 423.2 millions | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 425.57 millions | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 400.07 millions | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 408.29 millions | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 402.38 millions | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 354.32 millions | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 337.62 millions | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 275.2 millions | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 422.52 millions | +53.5% |
| 2020 | 374.59 millions | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 364.73 millions | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 361.05 millions | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 410.9 millions | +13.8% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 410.9 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,191 millions, 35% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 410.9 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,362 millions, 12% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Moldova changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +53.5% | 275.2 millions | 422.52 millions |
| 2006 | +50.6% | 223.52 millions | 336.52 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 223.52 millions | 223.52 millions | 223.52 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 382.54 millions | 336.52 millions | 414.28 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 383.24 millions | 275.2 millions | 425.57 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 377.82 millions | 361.05 millions | 410.9 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 90 Dominican Republic 429.44 millions compare
- 91 Sierra Leone 417.99 millions compare
- 92 Luxembourg 412.64 millions compare
- 94 Cyprus 403.54 millions compare
- 95 Malta 388.5 millions compare
- 96 Mali 383.07 millions compare
More education data for Moldova
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.54 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % 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 Moldova?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Moldova was 410.9 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 425.57 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 223.52 millions in 1996.
- How does Moldova rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Moldova ranks 93rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Moldova 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