How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is above the world average.

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

Name: Venezuela, RB: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
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In 2009, Venezuela, RB's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 6.87.

That's up 89.5% from 2007, the highest value on record.

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: 6.87; 2009
Trough: 3.63; 2007

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2009	6.8747
2007	3.6273
2006	3.6691

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 Venezuela, RB's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2009?: In 2009, Venezuela, RB's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 6.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Venezuela, RB's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Venezuela, RB's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 89.5% from 2007 to 2009.
How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB 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.