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

In , Nauru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.78.

That's down 2.4% 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 (2007–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak
6.27
Trough
4.25
1-year change
-2.4%
5-year change
+14.3%
+2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
5.7772
5.9183
5.1603
5.9050
5.7183
5.0530
6.2740
4.8221
6.2526
4.4728

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 Nauru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023?
In 2023, Nauru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nauru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Nauru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 2.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Nauru'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 Nauru is above 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.