Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions) was 7.98 millions in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
7.98 millions
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
108th
of 111 countries
All-time high
11.76 millions
in 2001
All-time low
2.93 millions
in 2015
Years of data
8
1998–2020
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ in Vanuatu, 1998–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ in Vanuatu is 7.98 millions, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 158.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ in Vanuatu peaked at 11.76 millions in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.93 millions, in 2015.
Vanuatu ranks 108th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions) in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8.46 millions | — |
| 1999 | 10.15 millions | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 8.54 millions | -15.9% |
| 2001 | 11.76 millions | +37.6% |
| 2014 | 3.09 millions | -73.7% |
| 2015 | 2.93 millions | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 7.32 millions | +149.4% |
| 2020 | 7.98 millions | +9.1% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 7.98 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 222.48 millions, 4% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 7.98 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,628 millions, 0% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.31 millions | 8.46 millions | 10.15 millions | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.15 millions | 8.54 millions | 11.76 millions | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.45 millions | 2.93 millions | 7.32 millions | 3 |
| 2020s | 7.98 millions | 7.98 millions | 7.98 millions | 1 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 105 Andorra 11.86 millions compare
- 106 Seychelles 11.64 millions compare
- 107 San Marino 10.96 millions compare
- 109 Dominica 6.75 millions compare
- 110 Cayman Islands 6.51 millions
- 111 Comoros 4.89 millions compare
More education data for Vanuatu
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.95 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.47 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,186 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,492 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,030 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,738 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,360 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 56,048 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ in Vanuatu?
- Government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ in Vanuatu was 7.98 millions in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 11.76 millions in 2001.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.93 millions in 2015.
- How does Vanuatu rank for government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$?
- Vanuatu ranks 108th out of 111 countries with data for 2020.
- Is government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release