Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Estonia
Estonia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 408.12 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
408.12 millions
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
83rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
413.7 millions
in 2021
All-time low
36.36 millions
in 1993
Years of data
28
1993–2022
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Estonia, 1993–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia is 408.12 millions, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia peaked at 413.7 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.36 millions, in 1993.
Estonia ranks 83rd 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 36.36 millions | — |
| 1994 | 36.85 millions | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 46.95 millions | +27.4% |
| 1996 | 56.1 millions | +19.5% |
| 1997 | 60.2 millions | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 59 millions | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 64.23 millions | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 63.95 millions | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 78.9 millions | +23.4% |
| 2003 | 100.3 millions | +27.1% |
| 2004 | 102.95 millions | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 128.58 millions | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 227.93 millions | +77.3% |
| 2008 | 265.26 millions | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 258.25 millions | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 234.17 millions | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 292.02 millions | +24.7% |
| 2012 | 236.98 millions | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 343.4 millions | +44.9% |
| 2014 | 377.42 millions | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 318.45 millions | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 336.7 millions | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 305.48 millions | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 359.92 millions | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 337.68 millions | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 355.12 millions | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 413.7 millions | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 408.12 millions | -1.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 408.12 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 23% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 408.12 millions is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,080 millions, 38% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.38 millions | 36.36 millions | 64.23 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 153.26 millions | 63.95 millions | 265.26 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 314.22 millions | 234.17 millions | 377.42 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 392.31 millions | 355.12 millions | 413.7 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.57 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.61 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Estonia was 408.12 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 413.7 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.36 millions in 1993.
- How does Estonia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Estonia ranks 83rd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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