Argentina: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Argentina

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 12.28
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1996 - 2021
 Average 14.68
 Min - Max 12.28 - 16.44
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 12.28 percent, a decline from 12.42 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.55 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for Argentina from 1996 to 2021 is 14.68 percent. The minimum value, 12.28 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 16.44 percent was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Argentina - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1996-2021




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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