Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Morocco
Morocco: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 986.35 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Morocco, 1973–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Morocco is 986.35 millions, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 168.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Morocco peaked at 986.35 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 24.15 millions, in 1973.
Morocco ranks 61st 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 24.15 millions | — |
| 1974 | 33.18 millions | +37.4% |
| 1975 | 65.15 millions | +96.3% |
| 1976 | 96.31 millions | +47.8% |
| 1977 | 101.9 millions | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 100.34 millions | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 163.94 millions | +63.4% |
| 1980 | 191.53 millions | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 188.3 millions | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 212.85 millions | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 193.03 millions | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 129.39 millions | -33.0% |
| 1985 | 133.86 millions | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 197.71 millions | +47.7% |
| 1987 | 215.93 millions | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 258.49 millions | +19.7% |
| 1989 | 204.17 millions | -21.0% |
| 1990 | 248.96 millions | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 251.42 millions | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 268.52 millions | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 312.88 millions | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 348.87 millions | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 366.78 millions | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 393.98 millions | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 986.35 millions | +150.4% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 986.35 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 138.65 millions, 7.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 986.35 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 988.38 millions, 100% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Morocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +150.4% | 393.98 millions | 986.35 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83.57 millions | 24.15 millions | 163.94 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 192.53 millions | 129.39 millions | 258.49 millions | 10 |
| 1990s | 299.57 millions | 248.96 millions | 366.78 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 690.16 millions | 393.98 millions | 986.35 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More education data for Morocco
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.18 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 183,432 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 266,273 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 460,392 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 452,625 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Morocco?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Morocco was 986.35 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 986.35 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.15 millions in 1973.
- How does Morocco rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Morocco ranks 61st out of 164 countries with data for 2009.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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