How does South Sudan'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 2016 was 4.24, so South Sudan is below the world average.

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

Name: South Sudan: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
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In 2016, South Sudan's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 1.57.

That's up 6.8% from 2015, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2016 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2016

Trend (2010–2016)

Highlights

Peak: 1.58; 2012
Trough: 0.96; 2011
1-year change: +6.8%
5-year change: +62.6%; +10.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2016	1.5654
2015	1.4656
2014	1.2325
2013	1.0245
2012	1.5767
2011	0.9629
2010	1.0453

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 South Sudan's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2016?: In 2016, South Sudan's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 1.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 6.8% from 2015 to 2016.
How does South Sudan'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 2016 was 4.24, so South Sudan 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.