Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Argentina
Argentina: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 6,344 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,344 millions
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
26th
of 159 countries
All-time high
7,911 millions
in 2017
All-time low
756.28 millions
in 1982
Years of data
45
1970–2023
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Argentina stood at 6,344 millions.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Argentina peaked at 7,911 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 756.28 millions, in 1982.
That places Argentina 26th out of 159 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Argentina, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 847.35 millions | — |
| 1972 | 973.16 millions | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 1,136 millions | +16.8% |
| 1974 | 1,039 millions | -8.6% |
| 1975 | 1,598 millions | +53.8% |
| 1976 | 885.67 millions | -44.6% |
| 1977 | 1,019 millions | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 1,185 millions | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 1,704 millions | +43.7% |
| 1980 | 1,794 millions | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 756.28 millions | -57.8% |
| 1983 | 934.6 millions | +23.6% |
| 1984 | 1,493 millions | +59.7% |
| 1985 | 1,422 millions | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 1,329 millions | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 2,031 millions | +52.9% |
| 1989 | 1,493 millions | -26.5% |
| 1990 | 1,474 millions | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 3,144 millions | +113.4% |
| 1998 | 3,870 millions | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 3,391 millions | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 3,605 millions | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 3,436 millions | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 2,598 millions | -24.4% |
| 2003 | 2,302 millions | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 2,631 millions | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 2,994 millions | +13.8% |
| 2006 | 3,781 millions | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 4,455 millions | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 5,007 millions | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 5,741 millions | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 6,044 millions | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 6,608 millions | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 6,781 millions | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 7,166 millions | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 6,947 millions | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 7,739 millions | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 7,216 millions | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 7,911 millions | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 7,144 millions | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 6,185 millions | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 6,034 millions | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 5,767 millions | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 6,352 millions | +10.1% |
| 2023 | 6,344 millions | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,154 millions | 847.35 millions | 1,704 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,407 millions | 756.28 millions | 2,031 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 2,970 millions | 1,474 millions | 3,870 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 3,655 millions | 2,302 millions | 5,741 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,974 millions | 6,044 millions | 7,911 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,124 millions | 5,767 millions | 6,352 millions | 4 |
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More education data for Argentina
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Argentina?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Argentina was 6,344 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 7,911 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 756.28 millions in 1982.
- How does Argentina rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Argentina ranks 26th out of 159 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release