Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 5,124 millions in 2009. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2009)
5,124 millions
Change on year
up 41.0%
World rank
26th
of 164 countries
All-time high
5,124 millions
in 2009
All-time low
138.4 millions
in 1970
Years of data
20
1970–2009

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1970–2009

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k1970198920091970: 138.4 millions1971: 140.9 millions1972: 184.1 millions1974: 368.2 millions1975: 535.3 millions1977: 705.7 millions1980: 1.1k millions1981: 1.4k millions1982: 1.5k millions1983: 1.8k millions1984: 1.1k millions1987: 756.6 millions1988: 821.2 millions1990: 497.6 millions1992: 789.1 millions1993: 804.2 millions1994: 1.0k millions2006: 3.2k millions2007: 3.6k millions2009: 5.1k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of is 5,124 millions, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 41.0% on the previous year and up 404.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 5,124 millions in 2009 and was at its lowest, 138.4 millions, in 1970.

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 26th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1970 to 2009.
Year millions Change
1970 138.4 millions
1971 140.93 millions +1.8%
1972 184.07 millions +30.6%
1974 368.24 millions +100.1%
1975 535.29 millions +45.4%
1977 705.67 millions +31.8%
1980 1,058 millions +49.9%
1981 1,404 millions +32.7%
1982 1,528 millions +8.9%
1983 1,785 millions +16.8%
1984 1,107 millions -38.0%
1987 756.62 millions -31.6%
1988 821.24 millions +8.5%
1990 497.59 millions -39.4%
1992 789.05 millions +58.6%
1993 804.23 millions +1.9%
1994 1,016 millions +26.3%
2006 3,186 millions +213.7%
2007 3,634 millions +14.1%
2009 5,124 millions +41.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 345.43 millions 138.4 millions 705.67 millions 6
1980s 1,209 millions 756.62 millions 1,785 millions 7
1990s 776.64 millions 497.59 millions 1,016 millions 4
2000s 3,981 millions 3,186 millions 5,124 millions 3

Countries ranked near Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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  4. 27 Indonesia 4,874 millions compare
  5. 28 South Africa 4,474 millions compare
  6. 29 Finland 4,172 millions compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 5,124 millions in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 5,124 millions in 2009.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 138.4 millions in 1970.
How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 26th out of 164 countries with data for 2009.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 404.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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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Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
164 places, 3,651 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release