Iran: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Iran

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 18.82
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2022
 Average 20.32
 Min - Max 13.57 - 26.51
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 18.82 percent, a decline from 22.67 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.94 percent, based on data from 113 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1991 to 2022 is 20.32 percent. The minimum value, 13.57 percent, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 26.51 percent was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iran - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Iran - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1991-2022




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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