Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Russia

Russia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ was 30,508 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
30,508 millions
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
9th
of 148 countries
All-time high
30,837 millions
in 2013
All-time low
4,740 millions
in 2000
Years of data
14
2000–2018

Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Russia, 2000–2018

010.0k20.0k30.0k2000200920182000: 4.7k millions2001: 5.8k millions2002: 7.6k millions2003: 9.1k millions2004: 9.6k millions2005: 13.5k millions2006: 18.1k millions2008: 27.3k millions2012: 27.9k millions2013: 30.8k millions2015: 28.6k millions2016: 28.8k millions2017: 29.6k millions2018: 30.5k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2018, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Russia stood at 30,508 millions.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Russia peaked at 30,837 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4,740 millions, in 2000.

That places Russia 9th out of 148 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) in Russia, 2000 to 2018.
Year millions Change
2000 4,740 millions
2001 5,780 millions +21.9%
2002 7,623 millions +31.9%
2003 9,093 millions +19.3%
2004 9,568 millions +5.2%
2005 13,476 millions +40.8%
2006 18,059 millions +34.0%
2008 27,287 millions +51.1%
2012 27,923 millions +2.3%
2013 30,837 millions +10.4%
2015 28,584 millions -7.3%
2016 28,757 millions +0.6%
2017 29,598 millions +2.9%
2018 30,508 millions +3.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11,953 millions 4,740 millions 27,287 millions 8
2010s 29,368 millions 27,923 millions 30,837 millions 6

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 6 France 46,031 millions compare
  2. 7 Brazil 40,969 millions compare
  3. 8 Turkey 35,054 millions compare
  4. 10 Italy 28,801 millions compare
  5. 11 Canada 27,992 millions compare
  6. 12 Spain 25,977 millions compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Russia?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Russia was 30,508 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 30,837 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 4,740 millions in 2000.
How does Russia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
Russia ranks 9th out of 148 countries with data for 2018.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
148 places, 2,498 data points, 1984–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release