Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Jordan
Jordan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 163.85 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Jordan, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 163.85 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.9% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Jordan peaked at 186.04 millions in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.4592 millions, in 1972.
Jordan ranks 105th 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$ in Jordan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.17 millions | — |
| 1971 | 3.35 millions | -19.6% |
| 1972 | 0.4592 millions | -86.3% |
| 1973 | 0.8004 millions | +74.3% |
| 1974 | 1.46 millions | +82.7% |
| 1975 | 2.46 millions | +68.3% |
| 1976 | 2.46 millions | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 2.96 millions | +20.3% |
| 1978 | 3.8 millions | +28.2% |
| 1979 | 41.75 millions | +999.0% |
| 1981 | 80.37 millions | +92.5% |
| 1982 | 89.26 millions | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 85.04 millions | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 140.7 millions | +65.5% |
| 1988 | 16.21 millions | -88.5% |
| 1989 | 82.49 millions | +408.9% |
| 1996 | 186.04 millions | +125.5% |
| 1997 | 130.6 millions | -29.8% |
| 1999 | 75.17 millions | -42.4% |
| 2016 | 175.47 millions | +133.4% |
| 2017 | 165.92 millions | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 114.91 millions | -30.7% |
| 2019 | 113.69 millions | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 110.05 millions | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 110.02 millions | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 163.85 millions | +48.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.37 millions | 0.4592 millions | 41.75 millions | 10 |
| 1980s | 82.35 millions | 16.21 millions | 140.7 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 130.6 millions | 75.17 millions | 186.04 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 142.5 millions | 113.69 millions | 175.47 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 127.97 millions | 110.02 millions | 163.85 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 102 Gabon 183.62 millions compare
- 103 Nicaragua 173.31 millions compare
- 104 Trinidad and Tobago 171.58 millions compare
- 106 Republic of Moldova 157.43 millions compare
- 107 Dominican Republic 130.8 millions compare
- 108 Mali 126.8 millions compare
More education data for Jordan
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 64,348 (2024)
- 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 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 30.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.55 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 98.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Jordan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Jordan was 163.85 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 186.04 millions in 1996.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4592 millions in 1972.
- How does Jordan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Jordan ranks 105th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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