Djibouti: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Djibouti

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 13.99
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1999 - 2018
 Average 19.72
 Min - Max 8.58 - 29.39
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 13.99 percent, an increase from 13.25 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 14.64 percent, based on data from 150 countries. Historically, the average for Djibouti from 1999 to 2018 is 19.72 percent. The minimum value, 8.58 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 29.39 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Djibouti - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1999-2018




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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