Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 12.86
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1986 - 2023
 Average 20.14
 Min - Max 12.86 - 31.48
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 12.86 percent, a decline from 15.23 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 13.95 percent, based on data from 69 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 1986 to 2023 is 20.14 percent. The minimum value, 12.86 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 31.48 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 1986-2023




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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