Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Portugal
Portugal: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 2,267 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2,267 millions
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
47th
of 159 countries
All-time high
2,886 millions
in 2007
All-time low
198.29 millions
in 1973
Years of data
45
1973–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Portugal, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2,267 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Portugal peaked at 2,886 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 198.29 millions, in 1973.
Portugal ranks 47th 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$ in Portugal, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 198.29 millions | — |
| 1974 | 204.38 millions | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 350.08 millions | +71.3% |
| 1976 | 346.41 millions | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 439.96 millions | +27.0% |
| 1979 | 404.91 millions | -8.0% |
| 1980 | 465.56 millions | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 499.41 millions | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 566.64 millions | +13.5% |
| 1983 | 574.17 millions | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 590.49 millions | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 649.68 millions | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 711.44 millions | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 827.4 millions | +16.3% |
| 1988 | 966.31 millions | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 1,098 millions | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 1,195 millions | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 1,247 millions | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 1,492 millions | +19.6% |
| 1993 | 1,467 millions | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 1,453 millions | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 1,654 millions | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 1,850 millions | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 2,157 millions | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 2,226 millions | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 2,379 millions | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 2,213 millions | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 2,305 millions | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 2,048 millions | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 2,282 millions | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 2,357 millions | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 2,886 millions | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 2,356 millions | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 2,590 millions | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 2,785 millions | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 2,533 millions | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 2,135 millions | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 2,195 millions | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 2,189 millions | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,067 millions | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2,066 millions | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 2,142 millions | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 2,175 millions | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 2,243 millions | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 2,267 millions | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 324 millions | 198.29 millions | 439.96 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 694.89 millions | 465.56 millions | 1,098 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,564 millions | 1,195 millions | 2,157 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,364 millions | 2,048 millions | 2,886 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,264 millions | 2,066 millions | 2,785 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,228 millions | 2,175 millions | 2,267 millions | 3 |
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More education data for Portugal
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.2518 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 52,131 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.6574 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 365,952 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.3359 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 375,800 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.1701 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 265,025 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Portugal?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Portugal was 2,267 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2,886 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 198.29 millions in 1973.
- How does Portugal rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Portugal ranks 47th out of 159 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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