Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Tunisia
Tunisia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 680.27 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Tunisia, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tunisia is 680.27 millions, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tunisia peaked at 743.04 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 142.67 millions, in 1982.
Tunisia ranks 66th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 162.64 millions | — |
| 1981 | 147.54 millions | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 142.67 millions | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 153.96 millions | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 160.16 millions | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 165.72 millions | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 160.08 millions | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 210.24 millions | +31.3% |
| 1991 | 245.1 millions | +16.6% |
| 1992 | 240.34 millions | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 261.36 millions | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 270.25 millions | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 295.88 millions | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 307.18 millions | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 293.01 millions | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 359.98 millions | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 374.9 millions | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 396.25 millions | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 387.25 millions | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 511.55 millions | +32.1% |
| 2004 | 584.48 millions | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 526.28 millions | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 555.42 millions | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 603.32 millions | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 620.24 millions | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 719.19 millions | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 705.17 millions | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 717.22 millions | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 743.04 millions | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 708.94 millions | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 680.27 millions | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 156.11 millions | 142.67 millions | 165.72 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 275.93 millions | 210.24 millions | 359.98 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 527.89 millions | 374.9 millions | 719.19 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 710.93 millions | 680.27 millions | 743.04 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Tunisia
- 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 (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 84,596 (2023)
- 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 66.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tunisia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Tunisia was 680.27 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 743.04 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 142.67 millions in 1982.
- How does Tunisia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Tunisia ranks 66th out of 159 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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