Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Mauritius
Mauritius: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 45.94 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Mauritius, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 45.94 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2024.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mauritius peaked at 47.24 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.86 millions, in 1973.
That places Mauritius 126th out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.28 millions | — |
| 1972 | 3.47 millions | -19.0% |
| 1973 | 2.86 millions | -17.4% |
| 1975 | 4.68 millions | +63.4% |
| 1977 | 13.35 millions | +185.3% |
| 1978 | 10.87 millions | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 7.94 millions | -27.0% |
| 1982 | 7.96 millions | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 7.19 millions | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 6.95 millions | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 6.52 millions | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 5.05 millions | -22.5% |
| 1987 | 5.17 millions | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 7.51 millions | +45.2% |
| 1989 | 8.2 millions | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 8.49 millions | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 24.58 millions | +189.5% |
| 2001 | 25.44 millions | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 31.65 millions | +24.4% |
| 2003 | 44.12 millions | +39.4% |
| 2004 | 43.17 millions | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 34.56 millions | -19.9% |
| 2006 | 29.03 millions | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 26.7 millions | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 34.37 millions | +28.7% |
| 2010 | 33.58 millions | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 27.88 millions | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 29.19 millions | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 32.18 millions | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 39.68 millions | +23.3% |
| 2015 | 39.29 millions | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 36.09 millions | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 34.56 millions | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 37.71 millions | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 41.76 millions | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 40.8 millions | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 37.17 millions | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 45.93 millions | +23.6% |
| 2023 | 47.24 millions | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 45.94 millions | -2.8% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 45.94 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 569.76 millions, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 45.94 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93.25 millions, 49% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Mauritius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +189.5% | 8.49 millions | 24.58 millions |
| 1977 | +185.3% | 4.68 millions | 13.35 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.59 millions | 2.86 millions | 13.35 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 6.94 millions | 5.05 millions | 8.2 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 16.53 millions | 8.49 millions | 24.58 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 33.63 millions | 25.44 millions | 44.12 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 35.19 millions | 27.88 millions | 41.76 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.42 millions | 37.17 millions | 47.24 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More education data for Mauritius
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.66 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,330 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mauritius?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Mauritius was 45.94 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 47.24 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.86 millions in 1973.
- How does Mauritius rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Mauritius ranks 126th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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