Graph and download economic data for Government current expenditures: Education: Higher (G160311A027NBEA) from 1959 to 2023 about education, expenditures, government, GDP, and USA.

This statistic shows the total education expenditure in Taiwan from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the total spending on education in Taiwan decreased to around ******* billion New Taiwan dollars from around ******* billion New Taiwan dollars in the previous year.

This table gives an overview of expenditure on regular education within the Netherlands.

The government finances schools, colleges and universities. It pays for research which is done by universities on its behalf. Furthermore it provides student grants and loans, allowances for school costs, provisions for students with a disability and child care allowances as well as subsidies to companies and non-profit organisations. The government reclaims unjustified payments for student grants and loans and allowances for school costs. It also receives interest and repayments on student loans as well as EU subsidies for education.

Parents and/or students have to pay tuition fees for schools, colleges and universities, parent contributions and contributions for school activities. They also have to purchase books and materials, pay for transport from home to school and back for students who are not eligible for subsidised transport, pay for private tutoring, pay interest and repayments on student loans, and repay wrongfully received student grants, loans and allowances for school costs. Parents and/or students receive child care allowances, provisions for students with a disability and an allowance for school costs as well as student grants and loans and scholarships of companies.

Companies and non-profit organisations incur costs for supervising trainees and apprentices who combine learning with work experience. They also contribute to the cost of work related education of their employees and spend money on research that is outsourced to colleges for higher professional education and universities. Furthermore they contribute to the childcare allowances given to households and provide scholarships to students. Companies receive subsidies and tax benefits for the creation of apprenticeship places and trainee placements and for providing transport for pupils.

Organisations abroad contract universities in the Netherlands to undertake research for them. The European Union provides funds and subsidies for education to schools, colleges and universities as well as to the Dutch government. Foreign governments contribute to international schools in the Netherlands that operate under their nationality.

The table also contains various indicators used nationally and internationally to compare expenditure on education and place it in a broader context. The indicators are compounded on the basis of definitions of Statistics Netherlands and/or the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development). All figures presented have been calculated according to the standardised definitions of the OECD.

In this table tertiary education includes research and development, except for the indicator Expenditure on education institutions per student, excluding R&D.

The statistic on Education spending is compiled on a cash basis. This means that the education expenditure and revenues are allocated to the year in which they are paid out or received. However, the activity or transaction associated with the payment or receipt can take place in a different year.

Statistics Netherlands published the revised National Accounts in June 2024. Among other things, GDP and total government expenditures have been adjusted upwards as a result of the revision.

Data available from: 1995

Status of the figures: The figures from 1995 to 2022 are final. The 2023 figures are provisional.

Changes as of 31 December 2024: The final figures of 2021 and 2022 and the provisional figures of 2023 have been added. As a result of the revision of the National Accounts, among other things, GDP and total government expenditures have been adjusted upwards. The indicators in this table that are expressed as a percentage of GDP and total government expenditure have been updated for the entire time series from 1995 on the basis of the revised figures.

When will new figures be published? The final figures for 2023 and the provisional figures for 2024 will be published in December 2025. More information on the revision policy of National Accounts can be found under 'relevant articles' under paragraph 3.

Financial information of public and private elementary and secondary education expenditures, by direct source of funds and geography.

This table contains 28 series, with data for years 2007/2008 - 2014/2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...) Statistics (2 items: Expenditure per capita; Index of change).

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in United States was reported at 5.44 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Out of the OECD countries, Luxembourg was the country that spent the most on educational institutions per full-time student in 2020. On average, 23,000 U.S dollars were spent on primary education, nearly 27,000 U.S dollars on secondary education, and around 53,000 U.S dollars on tertiary education. The United States followed behind, with Norway in third. Meanwhile, the lowest spending was in Mexico.

Education spending among countries in Europe ranged from *** percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in Sweden to *** percent of GDP in Ireland. As an overall average among member states of the European Union, the amount spent on education in Europe was *** percent of GDP in 2023.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Ukraine was reported at 5.9339 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ukraine - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Detailed tables showing the budget history of the U.S. Department of Education from FY 1980 to the FY 2018 President's Budget, by major program, and showing State allocations by State and by program from FY 1980-2017.

The average for 2021 based on 158 countries was 4.48 percent. The highest value was in Kiribati: 14.2 percent and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 0.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Brazil BR: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 5.497 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.772 % for 2020. Brazil BR: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 5.480 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2021, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.320 % in 2017 and a record low of 3.750 % in 2002. Brazil BR: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. 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.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Median;

Lebanon LB: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data was reported at 99.818 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.932 % for 2011. Lebanon LB: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data is updated yearly, averaging 96.290 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2012, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.818 % in 2012 and a record low of 83.816 % in 2008. Lebanon LB: Current Education Expenditure: Total: % of Total Expenditure in Public Institutions data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.World Bank: Education Statistics. Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration).; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

This data table presents education expenditure in Canada as a proportion of GDP.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Sweden was reported at 7.5722 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sweden - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Serbia was reported at 3.2394 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Israel was reported at 6.4562 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Bangladesh BD: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 1.775 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.712 % for 2022. Bangladesh BD: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.831 % from Dec 1979 (Median) to 2023, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.221 % in 2016 and a record low of 0.938 % in 1980. Bangladesh BD: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. 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.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Median;

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Indonesia was reported at 1.2752 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The average for 2021 based on 42 countries was 4.3 percent. The highest value was in Namibia: 10.39 percent and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 0.38 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.