Canada: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2022 is 10.65 percent, an increase from 9.07 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 13.68 percent, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1981 to 2022 is 12.76 percent. The minimum value, 9.07 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 15.58 percent was recorded in 1981. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.