Tuvalu: Education spending, percent of GDP

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 Tuvalu

Public spending on education, percent of GDP

 Latest value 12.85
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2023
 Average 7.76
 Min - Max 3.45 - 12.85
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 12.85 percent, an increase from 3.45 percent in 1997. In comparison, the world average is 4.40 percent, based on data from 63 countries. Historically, the average for Tuvalu from 1990 to 2023 is 7.76 percent. The minimum value, 3.45 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 12.85 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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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.

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