Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 115.56 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Rwanda, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Rwanda stood at 115.56 millions.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 139.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Rwanda peaked at 124.91 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.19 millions, in 1978.
Rwanda ranks 108th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 5.43 millions | — |
| 1978 | 5.19 millions | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 7.51 millions | +44.8% |
| 1980 | 8.2 millions | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 11.04 millions | +34.7% |
| 1987 | 15.63 millions | +41.6% |
| 1988 | 14.95 millions | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 17.58 millions | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 33.32 millions | +89.5% |
| 2005 | 35.67 millions | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 49.17 millions | +37.9% |
| 2008 | 48.03 millions | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 60.77 millions | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 50.03 millions | -17.7% |
| 2012 | 39.21 millions | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 48.28 millions | +23.1% |
| 2015 | 61.41 millions | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 58.96 millions | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 71.05 millions | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 59.04 millions | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 124.91 millions | +111.6% |
| 2024 | 115.56 millions | -7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.04 millions | 5.19 millions | 7.51 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 13.48 millions | 8.2 millions | 17.58 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 41.55 millions | 33.32 millions | 49.17 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 53.11 millions | 39.21 millions | 61.41 millions | 6 |
| 2020s | 92.64 millions | 59.04 millions | 124.91 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 105 Republic of Moldova 157.43 millions compare
- 106 Brunei Darussalam 138.73 millions compare
- 107 Mali 125.24 millions compare
- 109 El Salvador 114.48 millions compare
- 110 Afghanistan 113.18 millions compare
- 111 Angola 106.76 millions compare
More education data for Rwanda
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 68,326 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 59.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 149.57 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 149.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Rwanda?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Rwanda was 115.56 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 124.91 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.19 millions in 1978.
- How does Rwanda rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Rwanda ranks 108th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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