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Cayman Islands: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

In , Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 1.57.

That's up 5.5% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2018–2023)

Cayman Islands Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.16
Trough
1.14
1-year change
+5.5%
5-year change
-27.4%
-6.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
1.5702
1.4889
1.3125
1.4554
1.1367
2.1638

About Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

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.

Indicator code: SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023?
In 2023, Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 1.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 5.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Cayman Islands's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023 was 4.24, so Cayman Islands is below the world average.
What is Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
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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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.