Lesotho: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2024 is 10.37 percent, a decline from 11 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.80 percent, based on data from 92 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1983 to 2024 is 20.96 percent. The minimum value, 10.37 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 32.54 percent was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings 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.