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West Bank and Gaza: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

In , West Bank and Gaza's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.43.

That's up 15.1% from 2017, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2010–2021)

West Bank and Gaza Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
6.19
Trough
4.66
5-year change
+9.1%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+1.9%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
5.4344
4.7215
4.9830
4.6632
4.8947
4.7421
5.3353
6.1917

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 West Bank and Gaza's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2021?
In 2021, West Bank and Gaza's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 5.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?
West Bank and Gaza's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rose 15.1% from 2017 to 2021.
How does West Bank and Gaza'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 2021 was 4.24, so West Bank and Gaza 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.