Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Jordan
Jordan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 160.81 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Jordan, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Jordan is 160.81 millions, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.5% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Jordan peaked at 485.59 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 9.32 millions, in 1976.
That places Jordan 104th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, 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$ in Jordan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9.32 millions | — |
| 1977 | 9.9 millions | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 11.72 millions | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 123.8 millions | +956.1% |
| 1981 | 231.7 millions | +87.2% |
| 1982 | 257.92 millions | +11.3% |
| 1983 | 228.57 millions | -11.4% |
| 1984 | 390.73 millions | +70.9% |
| 1988 | 37.96 millions | -90.3% |
| 1989 | 256.45 millions | +575.6% |
| 1996 | 485.59 millions | +89.4% |
| 1997 | 336.68 millions | -30.7% |
| 1999 | 183.49 millions | -45.5% |
| 2016 | 195.32 millions | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 181.45 millions | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 122.88 millions | -32.3% |
| 2019 | 120.56 millions | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 114.99 millions | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 112.03 millions | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 160.81 millions | +43.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.69 millions | 9.32 millions | 123.8 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 233.89 millions | 37.96 millions | 390.73 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 335.25 millions | 183.49 millions | 485.59 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 155.05 millions | 120.56 millions | 195.32 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 129.28 millions | 112.03 millions | 160.81 millions | 3 |
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- 106 Brunei Darussalam 138.73 millions compare
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More education data for Jordan
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 64,348 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 30.2% (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 Jordan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Jordan was 160.81 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 485.59 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.32 millions in 1976.
- How does Jordan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Jordan ranks 104th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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