Syrian Arab Republic: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.13.
That's up 11.6% from 2008, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2009 was 4.24 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2009
Trend (2006–2009)
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.28
- Trough
- 4.60
- 1-year change
- +11.6%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 5.1301 | |
| 4.5953 | |
| 4.8647 | |
| 5.2797 |
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 Syrian Arab Republic's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2009?
- In 2009, Syrian Arab Republic's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 11.6% from 2008 to 2009.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 2009 was 4.24, so Syrian Arab Republic 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.