Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Georgia
Georgia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 186.04 millions in 2021. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Georgia, 1994–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Georgia is 186.04 millions, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 10.3% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Georgia peaked at 226.81 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 90.29 millions, in 2011.
That places Georgia 112th out of 148 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Georgia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 102.88 millions | — |
| 2008 | 93.29 millions | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 90.29 millions | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 133.78 millions | +48.2% |
| 2016 | 190.22 millions | +42.2% |
| 2017 | 181.66 millions | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 226.81 millions | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 207.51 millions | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 186.04 millions | -10.3% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 186.04 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,103 millions, 17% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 186.04 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,095 millions, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102.88 millions | 102.88 millions | 102.88 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 93.29 millions | 93.29 millions | 93.29 millions | 1 |
| 2010s | 171.71 millions | 90.29 millions | 226.81 millions | 6 |
| 2020s | 186.04 millions | 186.04 millions | 186.04 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More education data for Georgia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.11 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,929 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 749 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 38,001 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 39,921 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 306,567 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 342,203 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8392 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Georgia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Georgia was 186.04 millions in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 226.81 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.29 millions in 2011.
- How does Georgia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Georgia ranks 112th out of 148 countries with data for 2021.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Georgia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release