Slovakia: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2022 is 10.83 percent, an increase from 10.51 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 13.68 percent, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for Slovakia from 1992 to 2022 is 8.4 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1992 while the maximum of 10.83 percent was recorded in 2022. 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.