Turkey: Education spending, percent of government spending

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 Turkey

Public spending on education, percent of public spending

 Latest value 8.78
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2008 - 2022
 Average 10.61
 Min - Max 8.78 - 12.14
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 8.78 percent, a decline from 8.81 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 13.94 percent, based on data from 113 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2008 to 2022 is 10.61 percent. The minimum value, 8.78 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 12.14 percent was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Turkey - Education spending, percent of government spending - historical chart - 2008-2022




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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