Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Indonesia
Indonesia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 4,874 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Indonesia, 1972–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Indonesia stood at 4,874 millions.
The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 190.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Indonesia peaked at 5,373 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 35.34 millions, in 1972.
That places Indonesia 27th out of 164 countries with data for 2015, 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$ in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 35.34 millions | — |
| 1989 | 164.56 millions | +365.6% |
| 1994 | 450.25 millions | +173.6% |
| 1995 | 602.63 millions | +33.8% |
| 1996 | 644.29 millions | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 740.09 millions | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 1,679 millions | +126.8% |
| 2008 | 1,625 millions | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 2,314 millions | +42.4% |
| 2010 | 3,409 millions | +47.3% |
| 2012 | 5,373 millions | +57.6% |
| 2013 | 5,029 millions | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 4,409 millions | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 4,874 millions | +10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.34 millions | 35.34 millions | 35.34 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 164.56 millions | 164.56 millions | 164.56 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 609.31 millions | 450.25 millions | 740.09 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,873 millions | 1,625 millions | 2,314 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 4,619 millions | 3,409 millions | 5,373 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 24 Poland 6,633 millions compare
- 25 Argentina 6,344 millions compare
- 26 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 5,124 millions compare
- 28 South Africa 4,474 millions compare
- 29 Finland 4,172 millions compare
- 30 Hong Kong, China 4,034 millions compare
More education data for Indonesia
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 1.51 million (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Indonesia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Indonesia was 4,874 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,373 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.34 millions in 1972.
- How does Indonesia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Indonesia ranks 27th out of 164 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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