Colombia: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Colombia

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 13.15
 Year 1999
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1984 - 1999
 Average 15.47
 Min - Max 12.48 - 18.09
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 1999 is 13.15 percent, an increase from 12.48 percent in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 15.14 percent, based on data from 96 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1984 to 1999 is 15.47 percent. The minimum value, 12.48 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 18.09 percent was recorded in 1984. 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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