Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 1,831 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
1,831 millions
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
60th
of 148 countries
All-time high
2,013 millions
in 2013
All-time low
325.31 millions
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2015
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Tunisia, 1990–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1,831 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Tunisia peaked at 2,013 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 325.31 millions, in 1990.
Tunisia ranks 60th of 148 countries on this measure, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 325.31 millions | — |
| 1991 | 392.08 millions | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 393.23 millions | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 437.76 millions | +11.3% |
| 1994 | 462.31 millions | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 516.77 millions | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 546.32 millions | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 581.98 millions | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 733.27 millions | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 780.96 millions | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 844.02 millions | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 837.68 millions | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1,128 millions | +34.7% |
| 2004 | 1,324 millions | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 1,229 millions | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 1,338 millions | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 1,492 millions | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 1,564 millions | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 1,824 millions | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 1,909 millions | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,956 millions | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 2,013 millions | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,934 millions | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 1,831 millions | -5.3% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1,831 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 393.03 millions, 4.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1,831 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,330 millions, 79% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 487.67 millions | 325.31 millions | 733.27 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,236 millions | 780.96 millions | 1,824 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,928 millions | 1,831 millions | 2,013 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 57 Slovakia 2,210 millions compare
- 58 Azerbaijan 2,127 millions compare
- 59 Morocco 2,096 millions compare
- 61 Mauritania 1,728 millions compare
- 62 Costa Rica 1,700 millions compare
- 63 Bulgaria 1,690 millions compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.54 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.91 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Tunisia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Tunisia was 1,831 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,013 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 325.31 millions in 1990.
- How does Tunisia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Tunisia ranks 60th out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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