Hong Kong: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2024 is 15.74 percent, an increase from 13.18 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.80 percent, based on data from 92 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1981 to 2024 is 18.42 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 24.01 percent was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.