Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Denmark
Denmark: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 8,677 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Denmark, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 8,677 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Denmark peaked at 9,601 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 210 millions, in 1970.
That places Denmark 22nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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$ (millions) (US) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 210 millions | — |
| 1971 | 217.34 millions | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 279.17 millions | +28.4% |
| 1973 | 406.31 millions | +45.5% |
| 1974 | 466.29 millions | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 592.22 millions | +27.0% |
| 1977 | 549.04 millions | -7.3% |
| 1978 | 620.9 millions | +13.1% |
| 1979 | 653.68 millions | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 731.91 millions | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 1,202 millions | +64.3% |
| 1987 | 1,453 millions | +20.9% |
| 1988 | 1,708 millions | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 1,173 millions | -31.3% |
| 1991 | 1,658 millions | +41.3% |
| 1993 | 2,895 millions | +74.6% |
| 1994 | 3,023 millions | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 3,352 millions | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 3,513 millions | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 3,749 millions | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 4,092 millions | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 3,982 millions | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 4,345 millions | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 4,692 millions | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 5,313 millions | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 6,153 millions | +15.8% |
| 2005 | 6,132 millions | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 6,206 millions | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 7,102 millions | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 7,477 millions | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 7,502 millions | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,532 millions | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,145 millions | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 7,102 millions | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 7,849 millions | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 8,269 millions | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 8,154 millions | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 7,933 millions | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 8,511 millions | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 8,344 millions | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 8,546 millions | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,601 millions | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 8,677 millions | -9.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 8,677 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 4.9× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 8,677 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,080 millions, 8.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +74.6% | 1,658 millions | 2,895 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 443.88 millions | 210 millions | 653.68 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,254 millions | 731.91 millions | 1,708 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 3,183 millions | 1,658 millions | 4,092 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 5,891 millions | 3,982 millions | 7,502 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,982 millions | 7,102 millions | 8,511 millions | 9 |
| 2020s | 8,941 millions | 8,546 millions | 9,601 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Denmark?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Denmark was 8,677 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9,601 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 210 millions in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Denmark ranks 22nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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