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

In , Peru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.36.

That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.36
Trough
2.63
1-year change
+2.6%
5-year change
+14.0%
+2.7% / yr
10-year change
+17.9%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
4.3578
4.2454
3.8398
3.9277
4.2594
3.8224
3.7139
3.9313
3.8132
3.9693

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 Peru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Peru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Peru's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Peru'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 2024 was 4.24, so Peru 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.