Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 965.56 millions in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Uruguay, 1979–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2023, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay stood at 965.56 millions. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.1% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay peaked at 965.56 millions in 2023 and was at its lowest, 24.78 millions, in 1984.
Uruguay ranks 62nd 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 29.72 millions | — |
| 1980 | 39.04 millions | +31.4% |
| 1984 | 24.78 millions | -36.5% |
| 1985 | 28.18 millions | +13.7% |
| 1986 | 46.81 millions | +66.1% |
| 1991 | 72.01 millions | +53.8% |
| 1992 | 80.2 millions | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 105.87 millions | +32.0% |
| 1995 | 126.35 millions | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 114.66 millions | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 122.56 millions | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 113.22 millions | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 123.31 millions | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 67.85 millions | -45.0% |
| 2003 | 64.62 millions | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 83.12 millions | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 102.91 millions | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 124.08 millions | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 560.52 millions | +351.7% |
| 2013 | 688.64 millions | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 703.02 millions | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 656.66 millions | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 629.73 millions | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 704.94 millions | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 736.36 millions | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 665.25 millions | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 646.48 millions | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 676.68 millions | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 803.86 millions | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 965.56 millions | +20.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 965.56 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 54% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 965.56 millions is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 311.38 millions, 3.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Uruguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +351.7% | 124.08 millions | 560.52 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.72 millions | 29.72 millions | 29.72 millions | 1 |
| 1980s | 34.71 millions | 24.78 millions | 46.81 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 103.61 millions | 72.01 millions | 126.35 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 97.02 millions | 64.62 millions | 124.08 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 668.14 millions | 560.52 millions | 736.36 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 773.15 millions | 646.48 millions | 965.56 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More education data for Uruguay
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.38 (2015)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.96 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,390 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,520 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,513 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Uruguay was 965.56 millions in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 965.56 millions in 2023.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.78 millions in 1984.
- How does Uruguay rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Uruguay ranks 62nd out of 164 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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