Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Syria
Syria: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 672.43 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Syria, 1972–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syria is 672.43 millions, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 268.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syria peaked at 672.43 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 21.65 millions, in 1972.
Syria ranks 67th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 21.65 millions | — |
| 1973 | 26.45 millions | +22.2% |
| 1975 | 53.33 millions | +101.6% |
| 1976 | 166.88 millions | +212.9% |
| 1977 | 143.17 millions | -14.2% |
| 1978 | 140.66 millions | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 134.89 millions | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 157.22 millions | +16.6% |
| 1981 | 217.62 millions | +38.4% |
| 1982 | 223.97 millions | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 298.86 millions | +33.4% |
| 1985 | 279.05 millions | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 178.18 millions | -36.1% |
| 1987 | 113.22 millions | -36.5% |
| 1988 | 93.97 millions | -17.0% |
| 1989 | 82.64 millions | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 114.78 millions | +38.9% |
| 2001 | 182.69 millions | +59.2% |
| 2002 | 228.64 millions | +25.2% |
| 2003 | 315.55 millions | +38.0% |
| 2004 | 334.48 millions | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 353.62 millions | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 419.99 millions | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 602.45 millions | +43.4% |
| 2009 | 672.43 millions | +11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 98.14 millions | 21.65 millions | 166.88 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 182.75 millions | 82.64 millions | 298.86 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 114.78 millions | 114.78 millions | 114.78 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 388.73 millions | 182.69 millions | 672.43 millions | 8 |
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More education data for Syria
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 130,893 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,728 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 361,423 (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -8.15 % change on previous year (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 335,992 (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -11.44 % change on previous year (2016)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syria?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Syria was 672.43 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 672.43 millions in 2009.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.65 millions in 1972.
- How does Syria rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Syria ranks 67th out of 164 countries with data for 2009.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 268.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release