Macao: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Macao

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 13.80
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1996 - 2022
 Average 14.91
 Min - Max 8.45 - 22.02
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 13.8 percent, an increase from 12.87 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 14.03 percent, based on data from 81 countries. Historically, the average for Macao from 1996 to 2022 is 14.91 percent. The minimum value, 8.45 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 22.02 percent was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Macao - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Macao - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1996-2022




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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