Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Mauritius
Mauritius: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 45.94 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.94 millions
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
126th
of 159 countries
All-time high
47.24 millions
in 2023
All-time low
2.86 millions
in 1973
Years of data
40
1971–2024
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$ 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% |
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
- 123 Georgia 68.22 millions compare
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- 128 North Macedonia 43.74 millions compare
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More education data for Mauritius
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,144 (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 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 71.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107.35 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 107.3% (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