In 2021, about 174.9 billion U.S. dollars were funded by the government for postsecondary education programs in the United States. A further 92.07 billion U.S. dollars were funded by the government for elementary and secondary education in that year.

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During the academic year of 2021, around 18,614 constant 2022-23 U.S. dollars were spent on each pupil in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States. This is an increase from 1990, when 12,206 constant 2022-23 U.S. dollars were spent per pupil.

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.

In 2024, Mexico planned on spending approximately *** million pesos on basic education. This is the area of education that received most federal spending by far, followed by higher education with ****** million pesos. In turn, adult education not only had the least amount of public expenditure, but also had a considerable smaller budget than it did in 2013.

The United States Department of Education had outlays of about 639.37 U.S. dollars in 2022. This was a significant increase from the previous year. By 2029, the outlays of the Department of Education are expected to decrease to 173.5 billion U.S. dollars.

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 July of 2025.

United States US: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 4.989 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.944 % for 2013. United States US: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 5.195 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2014, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.420 % in 2010 and a record low of 4.944 % in 2013. United States US: 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 United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: 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.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Japan was reported at 3.2376 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Japan - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

An average of 15,362 U.S. dollars were spent on each pupil in public elementary and secondary schools in the United States in the academic year of 2021. This is an increase from 1980, when 2,272 U.S. dollars were spent per pupil.

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.

World education spending for 2022 was 13.83%, a 1.05% increase from 2021.

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<li>World education spending for 2021 was <strong>12.78%</strong>, a <strong>0.07% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>World education spending for 2020 was <strong>12.85%</strong>, a <strong>0.98% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>World education spending for 2019 was <strong>13.83%</strong>, a <strong>0.66% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

Vietnam VN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 5.652 % in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.533 % for 2012. Vietnam VN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 5.012 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2013, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.652 % in 2013 and a record low of 4.814 % in 2011. Vietnam VN: 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 Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank: 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.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

Indonesia education spending for 2022 was 13.93%, a 2.14% decline from 2021.

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<li>Indonesia education spending for 2021 was <strong>16.07%</strong>, a <strong>1.88% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Indonesia education spending for 2020 was <strong>17.94%</strong>, a <strong>0.61% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Indonesia education spending for 2019 was <strong>17.34%</strong>, a <strong>0.54% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

This table gives an overview of government expenditure on regular education in the Netherlands since 1900. All figures presented have been calculated according to the standardised definitions of the OECD.

Government expenditure on education consists of expenditure by central and local government on education institutions and education. The government finances schools, colleges and universities. It pays for research and development conducted by universities. Furthermore it provides student grants and loans, allowances for school costs, provisions for students with a disability and child care allowances to households as well as subsidies to companies and non-profit organisations.

Total government expenditure is broken down into expenditure on education institutions and education on the one hand and government expenditure on student grants and loans and allowances for school costs to households on the other. If applicable these subjects are broken down into pre-primary and primary education, special needs primary education, secondary education, senior secondary vocational and adult education, higher professional education and university education. Data are available from 1900. Figures for the Second World War period are based on estimations due to a lack of source material.

The table also includes the indicator government expenditure on education as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP). This indicator is used to compare government expenditure on education internationally. The indicator is compounded on the basis of definitions of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development). The indicator is also presented in the StatLine table Education; Education expenditure and CBS /OECD indicators. Figures for the First World War and Second World War period are not available for this indicator due to a lack of reliable data on GDP for these periods.

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 has been adjusted upwards as a result of the revision. The revision has not been extended to the years before 1995. In the indicator 'Total government expenditure as % of GDP', a break occurs between 1994 and 1995 as a result of the revision.

Data available from: 1900

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

Changes on 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 has been adjusted upwards. The indicator ‘Total government expenditure as % of GDP’ in this table has been updated on the basis of the revised figures for the entire time series since 1995. A break occurs in the indicator between 1994 and 1995.

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.

South Africa education spending for 2022 was 18.65%, a 0.28% decline from 2021.

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<li>South Africa education spending for 2021 was <strong>18.93%</strong>, a <strong>0.28% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>South Africa education spending for 2020 was <strong>18.65%</strong>, a <strong>0.05% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>South Africa education spending for 2019 was <strong>18.69%</strong>, a <strong>1.6% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

Thailand education spending for 2022 was 11.19%, a 0.69% decline from 2021.

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<li>Thailand education spending for 2021 was <strong>11.88%</strong>, a <strong>0.41% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Thailand education spending for 2020 was <strong>12.28%</strong>, a <strong>2.22% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Thailand education spending for 2019 was <strong>14.50%</strong>, a <strong>0.03% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

Germany DE: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure data was reported at 9.191 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.066 % for 2021. Germany DE: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 9.047 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.748 % in 2014 and a record low of 7.506 % in 1995. Germany DE: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of Government Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). 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;

The average for 2022 based on 113 countries was 13.94 percent. The highest value was in Sierra Leone: 29.37 percent and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 4.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1972 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

China Government Expenditure: Education data was reported at 387.200 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 580.900 RMB bn for Dec 2024. China Government Expenditure: Education data is updated monthly, averaging 192.586 RMB bn from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 203 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 580.900 RMB bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 35.740 RMB bn in Jan 2007. China Government Expenditure: Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table CN.FA: Government Revenue and Expenditure: Monthly.