Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 13.51 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Vanuatu, 1994–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Vanuatu stood at 13.51 millions. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 47.9% on the previous year and up 639.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Vanuatu peaked at 13.51 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.61 millions, in 1994.
That places Vanuatu 139th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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$ (millions) in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.61 millions | — |
| 1998 | 3.26 millions | +102.0% |
| 1999 | 2.73 millions | -16.3% |
| 2000 | 3.57 millions | +31.1% |
| 2001 | 6.25 millions | +74.9% |
| 2008 | 2.97 millions | -52.5% |
| 2019 | 1.83 millions | -38.4% |
| 2020 | 3.13 millions | +71.3% |
| 2023 | 9.13 millions | +191.9% |
| 2024 | 13.51 millions | +47.9% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 13.51 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 448.48 millions, 3% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 13.51 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,609 millions, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.53 millions | 1.61 millions | 3.26 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.26 millions | 2.97 millions | 6.25 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.83 millions | 1.83 millions | 1.83 millions | 1 |
| 2020s | 8.59 millions | 3.13 millions | 13.51 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 136 Belize 21.03 millions compare
- 137 East Timor 18.02 millions compare
- 138 Gambia 15.08 millions compare
- 140 Bermuda 12.41 millions compare
- 141 Saint Lucia 12.19 millions compare
- 142 Cayman Islands 11.05 millions compare
More education data for Vanuatu
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.95 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.47 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,186 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,492 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,030 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,738 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,360 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 56,048 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Vanuatu?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Vanuatu was 13.51 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 13.51 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.61 millions in 1994.
- How does Vanuatu rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Vanuatu ranks 139th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 639.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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