Mozambique: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Mozambique

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 20.45
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1998 - 2021
 Average 18.58
 Min - Max 12.05 - 22.72
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 20.45 percent, an increase from 17.93 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.59 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Mozambique from 1998 to 2021 is 18.58 percent. The minimum value, 12.05 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 22.72 percent was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mozambique - Education spending, percent of government spending - Recent values chart

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Mozambique - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1998-2021




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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