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

In , India's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.10.

That's down 11.5% from 2021, the highest value since .

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 (2006–2022)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.63
Trough
3.14
1-year change
-11.5%
5-year change
-4.8%
-1.0% / yr
10-year change
+6.0%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
4.0987
4.6295
4.2934
3.8973
4.3638
4.3054
4.2541
4.1146
3.8988
3.8447

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 India's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2022?
In 2022, India's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
India's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 11.5% from 2021 to 2022.
How does India'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 India 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.