Libya: Education spending, percent of GDP

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 Libya

Public spending on education, percent of GDP

 Latest value 2.26
 Year 1999
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1976 - 1999
 Average 3.67
 Min - Max 2.26 - 4.64
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 1999 is 2.26 percent, a decline from 4.12 percent in 1977. In comparison, the world average is 4.33 percent, based on data from 112 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1976 to 1999 is 3.67 percent. The minimum value, 2.26 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 4.64 percent was recorded in 1976. See the global rankings 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 GDP. 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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