Antigua and Barbuda: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Antigua and Barbuda

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 9.80
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1999 - 2023
 Average 8.76
 Min - Max 6.48 - 12.44
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 9.8 percent, an increase from 9.17 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for Antigua and Barbuda from 1999 to 2023 is 8.76 percent. The minimum value, 6.48 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 12.44 percent was recorded in 1999. 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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