Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Uganda
Uganda: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 225.45 millions in 2014. ▲ Rising
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Uganda, 2004–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 225.45 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2014. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 78.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Uganda peaked at 225.45 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 126.32 millions, in 2009.
Uganda ranks 105th of 148 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 126.37 millions | — |
| 2009 | 126.32 millions | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 145.57 millions | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 164.53 millions | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 186.29 millions | +13.2% |
| 2013 | 210.91 millions | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 225.45 millions | +6.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 225.45 millions is above the median for low income countries, which is 206.03 millions, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 225.45 millions is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 192.3 millions, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 126.34 millions | 126.32 millions | 126.37 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 186.55 millions | 145.57 millions | 225.45 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 102 Nepal 282.52 millions compare
- 103 Dominican Republic 279.93 millions
- 104 El Salvador 277.08 millions compare
- 106 Brunei 221.38 millions compare
- 107 Benin 217.59 millions compare
- 108 Kyrgyzstan 213.63 millions compare
More education data for Uganda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.58 (2013)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.88 (2013)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Uganda?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Uganda was 225.45 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 225.45 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 126.32 millions in 2009.
- How does Uganda rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Uganda ranks 105th out of 148 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uganda 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