Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 3,031 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Kazakhstan, 1995–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Kazakhstan is 3,031 millions, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Kazakhstan peaked at 3,031 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 492.45 millions, in 2004.
That places Kazakhstan 52nd out of 148 countries with data for 2023, 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, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 529.46 millions | — |
| 1996 | 587.27 millions | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 602.99 millions | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 591.2 millions | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 492.45 millions | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 587.78 millions | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 1,038 millions | +76.6% |
| 2007 | 1,062 millions | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 1,021 millions | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1,162 millions | +13.7% |
| 2013 | 1,831 millions | +57.6% |
| 2014 | 1,658 millions | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 1,730 millions | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 1,466 millions | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 1,299 millions | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 1,166 millions | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 1,712 millions | +46.8% |
| 2023 | 3,031 millions | +77.1% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3,031 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,103 millions, 2.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3,031 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,095 millions, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 573.24 millions | 529.46 millions | 602.99 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 850.61 millions | 492.45 millions | 1,162 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,552 millions | 1,166 millions | 1,831 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 3,031 millions | 3,031 millions | 3,031 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 91.33 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 92.09 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Kazakhstan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Kazakhstan was 3,031 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,031 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 492.45 millions in 2004.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Kazakhstan ranks 52nd out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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