Micronesia: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Micronesia

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 18.61
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1999 - 2020
 Average 17.97
 Min - Max 8.78 - 24.13
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 18.61 percent, an increase from 18.11 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 13.86 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Micronesia from 1999 to 2020 is 17.97 percent. The minimum value, 8.78 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 24.13 percent was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Micronesia - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Micronesia - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1999-2020




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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