Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Chile
Chile: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 3,890 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
3,890 millions
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
34th
of 164 countries
All-time high
4,084 millions
in 2018
All-time low
74.94 millions
in 1975
Years of data
36
1974–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Chile, 1974–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Chile stood at 3,890 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Chile peaked at 4,084 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 74.94 millions, in 1975.
Chile ranks 34th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Chile, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 291.47 millions | — |
| 1975 | 74.94 millions | -74.3% |
| 1978 | 159.37 millions | +112.7% |
| 1979 | 255.64 millions | +60.4% |
| 1980 | 439.21 millions | +71.8% |
| 1981 | 616.6 millions | +40.4% |
| 1987 | 130.44 millions | -78.8% |
| 1990 | 150.23 millions | +15.2% |
| 1993 | 244.34 millions | +62.6% |
| 1994 | 274.56 millions | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 332.32 millions | +21.0% |
| 1996 | 365.09 millions | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 422.93 millions | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 450.24 millions | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 427.8 millions | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 399.06 millions | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 394.21 millions | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 530.67 millions | +34.6% |
| 2005 | 560.23 millions | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 692.75 millions | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 853.87 millions | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 990.09 millions | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 1,140 millions | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 2,031 millions | +78.1% |
| 2011 | 2,225 millions | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 2,561 millions | +15.1% |
| 2013 | 3,232 millions | +26.2% |
| 2014 | 3,046 millions | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 3,053 millions | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 3,398 millions | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 3,788 millions | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 4,084 millions | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 4,009 millions | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,674 millions | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 4,072 millions | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 3,890 millions | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 195.35 millions | 74.94 millions | 291.47 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 395.42 millions | 130.44 millions | 616.6 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 319.96 millions | 150.23 millions | 450.24 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 665.44 millions | 394.21 millions | 1,140 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,143 millions | 2,031 millions | 4,084 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,879 millions | 3,674 millions | 4,072 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More education data for Chile
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 94,708 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.49 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Chile?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Chile was 3,890 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 4,084 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.94 millions in 1975.
- How does Chile rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Chile ranks 34th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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