Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Greece
Greece: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 2,313 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Greece, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Greece stood at 2,313 millions.
The figure is up 45.8% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Greece peaked at 3,895 millions in 2005 and was at its lowest, 250.7 millions, in 1970.
That places Greece 45th out of 159 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Greece, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 250.7 millions | — |
| 1971 | 291.67 millions | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 385.96 millions | +32.3% |
| 1974 | 452.07 millions | +17.1% |
| 1975 | 488.9 millions | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 564.85 millions | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 565.47 millions | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 618.24 millions | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 650.62 millions | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 623.86 millions | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 498.66 millions | -20.1% |
| 1984 | 713.76 millions | +43.1% |
| 1986 | 733.01 millions | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 709.66 millions | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 764.22 millions | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 885.91 millions | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 876.28 millions | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 843.1 millions | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 1,867 millions | +121.5% |
| 1999 | 1,895 millions | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 1,734 millions | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 2,389 millions | +37.8% |
| 2002 | 2,695 millions | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 2,721 millions | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 3,427 millions | +25.9% |
| 2005 | 3,895 millions | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 1,575 millions | -59.6% |
| 2017 | 1,376 millions | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 1,483 millions | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 1,586 millions | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 2,313 millions | +45.8% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 2,313 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,290 millions, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Greece's 2,313 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,298 millions, 1.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +121.5% | 843.1 millions | 1,867 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 452.23 millions | 250.7 millions | 618.24 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 697.46 millions | 498.66 millions | 885.91 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,370 millions | 843.1 millions | 1,895 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,810 millions | 1,734 millions | 3,895 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,505 millions | 1,376 millions | 1,586 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 2,313 millions | 2,313 millions | 2,313 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.03 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.89 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Greece?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Greece was 2,313 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3,895 millions in 2005.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 250.7 millions in 1970.
- How does Greece rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Greece ranks 45th out of 159 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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