Is Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 93.7% from 2014 to 2023.

How does Zimbabwe'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 2023 was 4.24, so Zimbabwe is below the world average.

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

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In 2023, Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 0.38.

That's down 93.7% from 2014, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2010–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 6.14; 2014
Trough: 0.38; 2023
10-year change: -93.6%; -24.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2023	0.3848
2014	6.1384
2013	5.9960
2012	6.0702
2010	1.5441

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 Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2023?: In 2023, Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 0.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Zimbabwe's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 93.7% from 2014 to 2023.
How does Zimbabwe'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 2023 was 4.24, so Zimbabwe 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.