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

In , New Zealand's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.21.

That's up 0.9% 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 (2013–2023)

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

Highlights

Peak
5.89
Trough
5.17
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+0.5%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
-11.4%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
5.2133
5.1674
5.5409
5.6427
5.1741
5.1897
5.2754
5.4997
5.7035
5.8033

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 New Zealand's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023?
In 2023, New Zealand's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.21, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand 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.