Georgia: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Georgia

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 12.17
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1995 - 2022
 Average 11.96
 Min - Max 8.73 - 15.11
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 12.17 percent, a decline from 12.47 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 13.94 percent, based on data from 113 countries. Historically, the average for Georgia from 1995 to 2022 is 11.96 percent. The minimum value, 8.73 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 15.11 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Georgia - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Georgia - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1995-2022




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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