Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 660.5 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
660.5 millions
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
69th
of 164 countries
All-time high
700.59 millions
in 2021
All-time low
55.32 millions
in 1996
Years of data
34
1975–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Bulgaria, 1975–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria stood at 660.5 millions.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 96.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria peaked at 700.59 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55.32 millions, in 1996.
Bulgaria ranks 69th of 164 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 78.06 millions | — |
| 1978 | 88.78 millions | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 96.41 millions | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 115.48 millions | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 172.69 millions | +49.5% |
| 1991 | 59.65 millions | -65.5% |
| 1992 | 71.93 millions | +20.6% |
| 1993 | 97.23 millions | +35.2% |
| 1994 | 71.66 millions | -26.3% |
| 1995 | 81.79 millions | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 55.32 millions | -32.4% |
| 1998 | 59.13 millions | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 76.08 millions | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 84.39 millions | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 166.53 millions | +97.3% |
| 2004 | 198.01 millions | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 206.91 millions | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 232.02 millions | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 268.7 millions | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 445.93 millions | +66.0% |
| 2009 | 460.17 millions | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 289.54 millions | -37.1% |
| 2011 | 347.31 millions | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 336.11 millions | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 360.49 millions | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 396.49 millions | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 324.04 millions | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 316.64 millions | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 477.69 millions | +50.9% |
| 2018 | 501.29 millions | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 550.79 millions | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 580.41 millions | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 700.59 millions | +20.7% |
| 2022 | 660.5 millions | -5.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 660.5 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 37% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 660.5 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,080 millions, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 87.75 millions | 78.06 millions | 96.41 millions | 3 |
| 1980s | 115.48 millions | 115.48 millions | 115.48 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 83.67 millions | 55.32 millions | 172.69 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 237.64 millions | 76.08 millions | 460.17 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 390.04 millions | 289.54 millions | 550.79 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 647.17 millions | 580.41 millions | 700.59 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.2 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Bulgaria was 660.5 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 700.59 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.32 millions in 1996.
- How does Bulgaria rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Bulgaria ranks 69th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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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February 2026 Data Release