Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Guinea
Guinea: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 149.04 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Guinea, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Guinea recorded 149.04 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.4% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guinea peaked at 283.29 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17.91 millions, in 1992.
That places Guinea 116th out of 148 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Guinea, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20.52 millions | — |
| 1992 | 17.91 millions | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 22.56 millions | +26.0% |
| 2004 | 48.37 millions | +114.3% |
| 2005 | 50.97 millions | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 86.94 millions | +70.6% |
| 2009 | 120 millions | +38.0% |
| 2010 | 155.86 millions | +29.9% |
| 2011 | 180.14 millions | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 119.69 millions | -33.6% |
| 2013 | 188.1 millions | +57.2% |
| 2014 | 203.84 millions | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 223.6 millions | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 254.16 millions | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 283.29 millions | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 149.04 millions | -47.4% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 149.04 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 393.03 millions, 38% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 149.04 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 192.3 millions, 78% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.33 millions | 17.91 millions | 22.56 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 76.57 millions | 48.37 millions | 120 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 195.3 millions | 119.69 millions | 283.29 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
More education data for Guinea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 78.94 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 85.27 (2020)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,322 (2011)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 256,207 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 103,162 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 99,093 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 715,702 (2014)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.11 million (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guinea?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Guinea was 149.04 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 283.29 millions in 2017.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.91 millions in 1992.
- How does Guinea rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Guinea ranks 116th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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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February 2026 Data Release