Chad: Education spending, percent of government spending
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| Chad |
Public spending on education, percent of public spending |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 16.48 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1997 - 2023 |
| Average | 12.94 |
| Min - Max | 8.12 - 17.06 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2023 is 16.48 percent, a decline from 16.72 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for Chad from 1997 to 2023 is 12.94 percent. The minimum value, 8.12 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 17.06 percent was recorded in 1999.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education spending, percent of GDP | 2.54 | 2022 | percent |
| Education spending, percent of government spending | 16.48 | 2023 | percent |
| Literacy rate | 27.28 | 2022 | percent |
| Female literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 30.64 | 2022 | percent |
| Male literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 41.39 | 2022 | percent |
| Youth literacy rate, ages 15-24 | 36.07 | 2022 | percent |
| Student teacher ratio, primary school | 56.89 | 2016 | students per teacher |
| Primary school completion rate | 43.53 | 2021 | percent |
| School starting age, primary school | 6 | 2023 | years |
| Female to male ratio, primary school pupils | 0.80 | 2021 | percent |
| Female to male ratio, secondary school students | 0.58 | 2021 | percent |
| Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education | 0.39 | 2020 | percent |
| Preprimary school enrollment | 1.27 | 2021 | percent |
| Primary school enrollment | 91.77 | 2023 | percent |
| Secondary school enrollment | 25.24 | 2023 | percent |
| Tertiary school enrollment | 4.53 | 2020 | percent |
| Trained teachers in primary education | 63.68 | 2023 | percent |