Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Greece
Greece: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 2,128 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Greece, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Greece stood at 2,128 millions.
That represents a change of up 47.6% on the previous year and up 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Greece peaked at 3,547 millions in 2005 and was at its lowest, 31.29 millions, in 1970.
Greece ranks 45th 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 31.29 millions | — |
| 1971 | 37.48 millions | +19.8% |
| 1973 | 63.8 millions | +70.2% |
| 1974 | 90.6 millions | +42.0% |
| 1975 | 103.65 millions | +14.4% |
| 1976 | 122.39 millions | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 138.22 millions | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 172.44 millions | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 209.62 millions | +21.6% |
| 1982 | 212.12 millions | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 155.11 millions | -26.9% |
| 1984 | 211.44 millions | +36.3% |
| 1986 | 247.43 millions | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 285.39 millions | +15.3% |
| 1988 | 342.31 millions | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 396.87 millions | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 485.39 millions | +22.3% |
| 1991 | 486.52 millions | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 1,294 millions | +166.0% |
| 1999 | 1,257 millions | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 1,013 millions | -19.4% |
| 2001 | 1,400 millions | +38.2% |
| 2002 | 1,716 millions | +22.6% |
| 2003 | 2,147 millions | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 3,061 millions | +42.6% |
| 2005 | 3,547 millions | +15.9% |
| 2015 | 1,423 millions | -59.9% |
| 2017 | 1,262 millions | -11.3% |
| 2018 | 1,419 millions | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 1,442 millions | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 2,128 millions | +47.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 2,128 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 1.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Greece's 2,128 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,080 millions, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +166.0% | 486.52 millions | 1,294 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 94.98 millions | 31.29 millions | 172.44 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 257.53 millions | 155.11 millions | 396.87 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 880.7 millions | 485.39 millions | 1,294 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,147 millions | 1,013 millions | 3,547 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,386 millions | 1,262 millions | 1,442 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 2,128 millions | 2,128 millions | 2,128 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.03 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.89 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Greece?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Greece was 2,128 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3,547 millions in 2005.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.29 millions in 1970.
- How does Greece rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Greece ranks 45th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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