Tonga: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2024 is 9.33 percent, an increase from 8.44 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.80 percent, based on data from 92 countries. Historically, the average for Tonga from 1984 to 2024 is 13.03 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1984 while the maximum of 26.06 percent was recorded in 1999. 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.