Algeria: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Algeria

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 13.26
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2008 - 2023
 Average 15.79
 Min - Max 11.02 - 17.77
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 13.26 percent, an increase from 13.1 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for Algeria from 2008 to 2023 is 15.79 percent. The minimum value, 11.02 percent, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 17.77 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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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