Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Aruba
Aruba: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 30.13 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Aruba, 1998–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Aruba recorded 30.13 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2016.
That represents a change of down 31.2% on the previous year and up 140.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Aruba peaked at 43.79 millions in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8.01 millions, in 1998.
Aruba ranks 140th of 164 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Aruba, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8.01 millions | — |
| 1999 | 8.81 millions | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 9.35 millions | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 11.07 millions | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 11.32 millions | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 10.78 millions | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 12.53 millions | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 34.4 millions | +174.5% |
| 2013 | 38.09 millions | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 32.7 millions | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 43.79 millions | +33.9% |
| 2016 | 30.13 millions | -31.2% |
Aruba compared with similar countries
- Aruba's 30.13 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 2% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Aruba's 30.13 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 311.38 millions, 10% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.41 millions | 8.01 millions | 8.81 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.01 millions | 9.35 millions | 12.53 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 35.82 millions | 30.13 millions | 43.79 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Aruba
More education data for Aruba
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,144 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 553 (2016)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.24 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 493 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,182 (2024)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 6.09 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,367 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0361 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -7.52 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Aruba?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Aruba was 30.13 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Aruba?
- The highest recorded value was 43.79 millions in 2015.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Aruba?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.01 millions in 1998.
- How does Aruba rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Aruba ranks 140th out of 164 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Aruba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Aruba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release