North Korea: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2025 is 14.63 percent, an increase from 13.68 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 13.56 percent, based on data from 55 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2010 to 2025 is 14.1 percent. The minimum value, 12.76 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 15.08 percent was recorded in 2023. 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 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.