Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Tanzania
Tanzania: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 341.96 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Tanzania, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 341.96 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2014.
The figure is up 103.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tanzania peaked at 474.89 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.22 millions, in 1971.
That places Tanzania 86th out of 159 countries with data for 2014, 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.22 millions | — |
| 1972 | 18.68 millions | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 19.39 millions | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 29.32 millions | +51.2% |
| 1980 | 73.59 millions | +151.0% |
| 1989 | 28.48 millions | -61.3% |
| 1990 | 37.49 millions | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 168.26 millions | +348.8% |
| 2005 | 208.96 millions | +24.2% |
| 2006 | 213.03 millions | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 324.01 millions | +52.1% |
| 2008 | 415.01 millions | +28.1% |
| 2009 | 469.59 millions | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 474.89 millions | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 341.96 millions | -28.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.4 millions | 18.22 millions | 29.32 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 51.03 millions | 28.48 millions | 73.59 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 37.49 millions | 37.49 millions | 37.49 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 299.81 millions | 168.26 millions | 469.59 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 408.43 millions | 341.96 millions | 474.89 millions | 2 |
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More education data for Tanzania
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -19.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 109,854 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,986 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 113,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -19.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 138,471 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -19.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tanzania?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tanzania was 341.96 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 474.89 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.22 millions in 1971.
- How does Tanzania rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Tanzania ranks 86th out of 159 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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