United Arab Emirates: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2021 is 14.76 percent, an increase from 12.8 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 13.59 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 2019 to 2021 is 13.71 percent. The minimum value, 12.8 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 14.76 percent was recorded in 2021. 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.