Pakistan: Education spending, percent of GDP

For that indicator, we provide data for Pakistan from 1971 to 2021. The average value for Pakistan during that period was 2.35 percent with a minimum of 1.57 percent in 1972 and a maximum of 3.02 percent in 1997. The latest value from 2021 is 2.38 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 36 countries is 4.52 percent. 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 GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.