How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 2022 was 4.24, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
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In 2022, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 2.84.

That's up 6.9% from 2021, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2022

Trend (2010–2022)

Highlights

Peak: 2.84; 2022
Trough: 1.45; 2017
1-year change: +6.9%
5-year change: +95.5%; +14.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2022	2.8447
2021	2.6605
2020	2.6226
2017	1.4550
2016	2.1187
2015	2.1704
2014	1.9514
2013	2.0622
2010	1.5250

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.ZS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2022?: In 2022, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 2.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 6.9% from 2021 to 2022.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 2022 was 4.24, so Congo, Dem. Rep. 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.