Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 681.68 millions in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
681.68 millions
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
66th
of 164 countries
All-time high
824.22 millions
in 2013
All-time low
89.3 millions
in 1982
Years of data
31
1980–2015
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Tunisia, 1980–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2015, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia stood at 681.68 millions.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia peaked at 824.22 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 89.3 millions, in 1982.
That places Tunisia 66th out of 164 countries with data for 2015, 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$ (millions) (US) in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 114.91 millions | — |
| 1981 | 95.23 millions | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 89.3 millions | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 94.51 millions | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 91.91 millions | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 91.71 millions | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 96.38 millions | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 147.1 millions | +52.6% |
| 1991 | 175.58 millions | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 189.29 millions | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 189.89 millions | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 203.65 millions | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 251.25 millions | +23.4% |
| 1996 | 264.45 millions | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 253.4 millions | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 309.81 millions | +22.3% |
| 2000 | 288.4 millions | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 301.77 millions | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 305.26 millions | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 456.89 millions | +49.7% |
| 2004 | 558.15 millions | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 502.6 millions | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 536.86 millions | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 618.64 millions | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 703.33 millions | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 766.69 millions | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 776.26 millions | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 791.9 millions | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 824.22 millions | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 787.67 millions | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 681.68 millions | -13.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 681.68 millions is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 138.65 millions, 4.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 681.68 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 988.38 millions, 69% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 96.28 millions | 89.3 millions | 114.91 millions | 7 |
| 1990s | 220.49 millions | 147.1 millions | 309.81 millions | 9 |
| 2000s | 503.86 millions | 288.4 millions | 766.69 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 772.35 millions | 681.68 millions | 824.22 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.54 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.91 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Tunisia was 681.68 millions in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 824.22 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.3 millions in 1982.
- How does Tunisia rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Tunisia ranks 66th out of 164 countries with data for 2015.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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