Gambia: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Gambia

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 17.50
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2023
 Average 12.29
 Min - Max 5.03 - 18.88
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 17.5 percent, an increase from 14.48 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for the Gambia from 2000 to 2023 is 12.29 percent. The minimum value, 5.03 percent, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 18.88 percent was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map 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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