Afghanistan: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Afghanistan

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 8.20
 Year 2017
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2006 - 2017
 Average 7.80
 Min - Max 4.86 - 14.56
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 8.2 percent, a decline from 8.26 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 14.25 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Afghanistan from 2006 to 2017 is 7.8 percent. The minimum value, 4.86 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 14.56 percent was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Afghanistan - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Afghanistan - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 2006-2017




Definition: General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

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