Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Singapore
Singapore: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 4,018 millions in 2023. ▬ Flat
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Singapore, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Singapore is 4,018 millions, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Singapore peaked at 6,441 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4,005 millions, in 2008.
That places Singapore 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Singapore, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,005 millions | — |
| 2009 | 4,690 millions | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 4,896 millions | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 5,606 millions | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 6,441 millions | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 5,800 millions | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 6,389 millions | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 5,464 millions | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 6,081 millions | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 5,703 millions | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 5,531 millions | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 5,265 millions | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 4,643 millions | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 4,018 millions | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,348 millions | 4,005 millions | 4,690 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,798 millions | 4,896 millions | 6,441 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 4,864 millions | 4,018 millions | 5,531 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More education data for Singapore
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.08 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,402 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,237 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 98,241 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -2.71 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 96,168 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -1.43 % change on previous year (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Singapore?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Singapore was 4,018 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 6,441 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,005 millions in 2008.
- How does Singapore rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Singapore ranks 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Singapore 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