Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Paraguay
Paraguay: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 314.83 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Paraguay, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Paraguay is 314.83 millions, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Paraguay peaked at 375.2 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 16.7 millions, in 1971.
That places Paraguay 87th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20.44 millions | — |
| 1971 | 16.7 millions | -18.3% |
| 1985 | 39.55 millions | +136.7% |
| 1990 | 42.92 millions | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 148.4 millions | +245.7% |
| 2001 | 131.8 millions | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 112.93 millions | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 121.56 millions | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 99.82 millions | -17.9% |
| 2007 | 129.33 millions | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 149.45 millions | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 375.2 millions | +151.1% |
| 2012 | 247.58 millions | -34.0% |
| 2016 | 295.52 millions | +19.4% |
| 2020 | 301.57 millions | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 270.71 millions | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 274.89 millions | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 287.58 millions | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 314.83 millions | +9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.57 millions | 16.7 millions | 20.44 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 39.55 millions | 39.55 millions | 39.55 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 42.92 millions | 42.92 millions | 42.92 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 123.97 millions | 99.82 millions | 148.4 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 266.94 millions | 149.45 millions | 375.2 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 289.92 millions | 270.71 millions | 314.83 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Paraguay
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34,694 (2012)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Paraguay?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Paraguay was 314.83 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 375.2 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.7 millions in 1971.
- How does Paraguay rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Paraguay ranks 87th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release