Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 1,668 millions in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Kuwait, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2006, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Kuwait stood at 1,668 millions.
That represents a change of down 12.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Kuwait peaked at 2,188 millions in 2003 and was at its lowest, 28.13 millions, in 1982.
Kuwait ranks 50th of 159 countries on this measure, 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 359.45 millions | — |
| 1972 | 301.88 millions | -16.0% |
| 1973 | 381.98 millions | +26.5% |
| 1974 | 382.82 millions | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 186.63 millions | -51.2% |
| 1976 | 410.59 millions | +120.0% |
| 1977 | 464.13 millions | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 701.42 millions | +51.1% |
| 1979 | 541.72 millions | -22.8% |
| 1980 | 428.65 millions | -20.9% |
| 1981 | 399.76 millions | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 28.13 millions | -93.0% |
| 1983 | 361.25 millions | +1184.2% |
| 1984 | 528.6 millions | +46.3% |
| 1985 | 562.43 millions | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 589.62 millions | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 1,655 millions | +180.7% |
| 1996 | 1,719 millions | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 1,485 millions | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 2,024 millions | +36.3% |
| 2003 | 2,188 millions | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 2,149 millions | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 1,901 millions | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 1,668 millions | -12.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,668 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,290 millions, 73% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,668 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,162 millions, 1.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1184.2% | 28.13 millions | 361.25 millions |
| 1992 | +180.7% | 589.62 millions | 1,655 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 414.51 millions | 186.63 millions | 701.42 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 414.06 millions | 28.13 millions | 589.62 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,620 millions | 1,485 millions | 1,719 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,986 millions | 1,668 millions | 2,188 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Kuwait was 1,668 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,188 millions in 2003.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.13 millions in 1982.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Kuwait ranks 50th out of 159 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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