Morocco: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Morocco

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 22.83
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 21.89
 Min - Max 17.30 - 25.77
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 22.83 percent, a decline from 23.87 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for Morocco from 1991 to 2023 is 21.89 percent. The minimum value, 17.3 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 25.77 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Morocco - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Morocco - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1991-2023




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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