Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Georgia
Georgia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 68.22 millions in 2021. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Georgia, 1994–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Georgia is 68.22 millions, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.3% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Georgia peaked at 95.39 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 47.51 millions, in 2011.
That places Georgia 123rd out of 159 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Georgia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 76.65 millions | — |
| 2008 | 51.78 millions | -32.4% |
| 2011 | 47.51 millions | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 64.34 millions | +35.4% |
| 2016 | 82.45 millions | +28.1% |
| 2017 | 78.84 millions | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 95.39 millions | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 82.52 millions | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 68.22 millions | -17.3% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 68.22 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 569.76 millions, 12% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 68.22 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,298 millions, 5% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.65 millions | 76.65 millions | 76.65 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 51.78 millions | 51.78 millions | 51.78 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 75.17 millions | 47.51 millions | 95.39 millions | 6 |
| 2020s | 68.22 millions | 68.22 millions | 68.22 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More education data for Georgia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.11 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,929 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 749 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 38,001 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 39,921 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 306,567 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 342,203 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8392 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Georgia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Georgia was 68.22 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 95.39 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.51 millions in 2011.
- How does Georgia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Georgia ranks 123rd out of 159 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Georgia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release