Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 1,014 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kazakhstan, 1995–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 1,014 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2023.
The figure is down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kazakhstan peaked at 1,039 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 97.88 millions, in 2002.
That places Kazakhstan 58th out of 164 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 115.23 millions | — |
| 1996 | 128.94 millions | +11.9% |
| 1997 | 134.85 millions | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 97.88 millions | -27.4% |
| 2004 | 113.84 millions | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 158.98 millions | +39.7% |
| 2006 | 348.88 millions | +119.4% |
| 2007 | 412.99 millions | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 480.19 millions | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 463.53 millions | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 1,039 millions | +124.1% |
| 2014 | 860.05 millions | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 784.46 millions | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 476.07 millions | -39.3% |
| 2017 | 484.63 millions | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 440.13 millions | -9.2% |
| 2019 | 564.27 millions | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 1,014 millions | +79.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 126.34 millions | 115.23 millions | 134.85 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 296.61 millions | 97.88 millions | 480.19 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 664.06 millions | 440.13 millions | 1,039 millions | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,014 millions | 1,014 millions | 1,014 millions | 1 |
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- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 113,317 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 61.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 29.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kazakhstan?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kazakhstan was 1,014 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,039 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 97.88 millions in 2002.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Kazakhstan ranks 58th out of 164 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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