Liechtenstein: Education spending, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2011 is 2.56 percent, an increase from 2.05 percent in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 4.33 percent, based on data from 142 countries. Historically, the average for Liechtenstein from 2003 to 2011 is 2.25 percent. The minimum value, 1.92 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 2.56 percent was recorded in 2011. 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 GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.