Ukraine: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2021 is 12.7 percent, an increase from 11.8 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.59 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1997 to 2021 is 13.18 percent. The minimum value, 11.36 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 15.05 percent was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings or world map 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.