Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tanzania
Tanzania: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 330.65 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tanzania, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 330.65 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 226.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tanzania peaked at 377.84 millions in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.41 millions, in 1971.
That places Tanzania 88th out of 164 countries with data for 2014, 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.41 millions | — |
| 1972 | 6.76 millions | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 7.46 millions | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 12.68 millions | +69.9% |
| 1980 | 65.55 millions | +417.1% |
| 1989 | 15.11 millions | -77.0% |
| 1990 | 16.61 millions | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 101.27 millions | +509.8% |
| 2005 | 128.23 millions | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 134.2 millions | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 193.93 millions | +44.5% |
| 2008 | 273.15 millions | +40.8% |
| 2009 | 373.88 millions | +36.9% |
| 2010 | 377.84 millions | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 330.65 millions | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.33 millions | 6.41 millions | 12.68 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 40.33 millions | 15.11 millions | 65.55 millions | 2 |
| 1990s | 16.61 millions | 16.61 millions | 16.61 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 200.78 millions | 101.27 millions | 373.88 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 354.25 millions | 330.65 millions | 377.84 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More education data for Tanzania
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 229,840 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tanzania?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tanzania was 330.65 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 377.84 millions in 2010.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.41 millions in 1971.
- How does Tanzania rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Tanzania ranks 88th out of 164 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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