Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 990.41 millions in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Kuwait, 1971–2006
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait is 990.41 millions, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 77.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait peaked at 990.41 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 12.37 millions, in 1971.
Kuwait ranks 60th 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.37 millions | — |
| 1972 | 13.11 millions | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 18.31 millions | +39.7% |
| 1974 | 23.87 millions | +30.4% |
| 1975 | 32.16 millions | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 74.55 millions | +131.8% |
| 1977 | 86.35 millions | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 146.1 millions | +69.2% |
| 1979 | 115.27 millions | -21.1% |
| 1980 | 127.83 millions | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 171.18 millions | +33.9% |
| 1982 | 13 millions | -92.4% |
| 1983 | 162.89 millions | +1153.0% |
| 1984 | 213.59 millions | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 224.52 millions | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 242.98 millions | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 605.16 millions | +149.1% |
| 1996 | 557.15 millions | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 554.29 millions | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 764.48 millions | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 876.89 millions | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 921.77 millions | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 918.22 millions | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 990.41 millions | +7.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 990.41 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 56% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 990.41 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 988.38 millions, 1.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Kuwait 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1153.0% | 13 millions | 162.89 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.01 millions | 12.37 millions | 146.1 millions | 9 |
| 1980s | 165.14 millions | 13 millions | 242.98 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 572.2 millions | 554.29 millions | 605.16 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 894.36 millions | 764.48 millions | 990.41 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Kuwait was 990.41 millions in 2006, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 990.41 millions in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.37 millions in 1971.
- How does Kuwait rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Kuwait ranks 60th out of 164 countries with data for 2006.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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