Cambodia: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Cambodia

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 15.74
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1998 - 2021
 Average 12.54
 Min - Max 7.20 - 18.94
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 15.74 percent, a decline from 17.17 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.71 percent, based on data from 150 countries. Historically, the average for Cambodia from 1998 to 2021 is 12.54 percent. The minimum value, 7.2 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 18.94 percent was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Cambodia - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1998-2021




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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