Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 94.96 millions in 2013. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Congo, 1970–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Congo is 94.96 millions, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Congo peaked at 155.19 millions in 1994 and was at its lowest, 14.9 millions, in 1970.
Congo ranks 113th of 159 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Congo, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14.9 millions | — |
| 1971 | 23.88 millions | +60.2% |
| 1973 | 32.39 millions | +35.6% |
| 1975 | 87.2 millions | +169.2% |
| 1978 | 74.51 millions | -14.5% |
| 1979 | 77.43 millions | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 84.64 millions | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 155.19 millions | +83.3% |
| 1995 | 114.9 millions | -26.0% |
| 2002 | 84.95 millions | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 50.91 millions | -40.1% |
| 2010 | 95.08 millions | +86.7% |
| 2013 | 94.96 millions | -0.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 94.96 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 106.76 millions, 89% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Congo's 94.96 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93.25 millions, 1.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51.72 millions | 14.9 millions | 87.2 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 84.64 millions | 84.64 millions | 84.64 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 135.04 millions | 114.9 millions | 155.19 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 67.93 millions | 50.91 millions | 84.95 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 95.02 millions | 94.96 millions | 95.08 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.09 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.92 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,064 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70,276 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,245 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,478 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 339,250 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Congo?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Congo was 94.96 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 155.19 millions in 1994.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.9 millions in 1970.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Congo ranks 113th out of 159 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo 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