Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 30.48 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Lesotho, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 30.48 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2018.
The figure is down 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho peaked at 169.31 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 22.45 millions, in 1993.
Lesotho ranks 133rd of 148 countries on this measure, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22.45 millions | — |
| 1994 | 23.53 millions | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 22.77 millions | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 57.82 millions | +154.0% |
| 1999 | 64.4 millions | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 40.49 millions | -37.1% |
| 2001 | 44.52 millions | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 135.43 millions | +204.2% |
| 2006 | 136.24 millions | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 169.31 millions | +24.3% |
| 2018 | 30.48 millions | -82.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 30.48 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 393.03 millions, 8% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 30.48 millions is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 192.3 millions, 16% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.19 millions | 22.45 millions | 64.4 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 105.2 millions | 40.49 millions | 169.31 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.48 millions | 30.48 millions | 30.48 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Lesotho was 30.48 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 169.31 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.45 millions in 1993.
- How does Lesotho rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Lesotho ranks 133rd out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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