Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 115.56 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
115.56 millions
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
108th
of 159 countries
All-time high
124.91 millions
in 2023
All-time low
5.19 millions
in 1978
Years of data
22
1977–2024
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$ (millions) 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% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 115.56 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 93.96 millions, 1.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 115.56 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93.25 millions, 1.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
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
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (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