Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 285.94 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Uganda, 2004–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Uganda is 285.94 millions, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 69.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Uganda peaked at 285.94 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 147.9 millions, in 2009.
Uganda ranks 105th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 169.1 millions | — |
| 2009 | 147.9 millions | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 169.4 millions | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 189.16 millions | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 209.85 millions | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 267.44 millions | +27.4% |
| 2014 | 285.94 millions | +6.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 285.94 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 270.73 millions, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 285.94 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 262.04 millions, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 158.5 millions | 147.9 millions | 169.1 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 224.36 millions | 169.4 millions | 285.94 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.58 (2013)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.88 (2013)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Uganda was 285.94 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 285.94 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.9 millions in 2009.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Uganda ranks 105th out of 146 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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