Between 2010 and 2024, France constantly had the highest total government expenditure of the G7 countries in terms of share of gross domestic product (GDP). In 2024, its total expenditure was estimated to amount to 57 percent of its GDP. On the other hand, the United States had the lowest government expenditure that year at 38 percent of its GDP. Government spending increased in all G7 countries in 2020 to stem the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT SPENDING TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2021, Chile was the country that spent the highest share of its gross domestic product (GDP) on higher education, reaching 2.4 percent. Of this, 1.5 percent came from private sources. The United States followed behind with its total spending reaching 2.4 percent of its GDP. On the other hand, higher education spending in Saudi Arabia only amounted to 0.3 percent of its GDP. To find out more about the expenditure on higher education per student in selected countries worldwide, please click here.

Ireland: Government spending as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 12.3 percent, an increase from 11.38 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 16.14 percent, based on data from 130 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1970 to 2023 is 17.17 percent. The minimum value, 11.38 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 22.14 percent was recorded in 1981.

The statistic shows the governmental expenditures for research in the higher education sector in 2008 by selected countries worldwide as a share of GDP. 0.61 percent of Sweden's GDP were spent in this way. Gross domestic product (GDP) refers to the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT SPENDING TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Sudan SD: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 2.219 % in 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.201 % for 2008. Sudan SD: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.630 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2009, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.219 % in 2009 and a record low of 1.012 % in 2000. Sudan SD: 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 Sudan – Table SD.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;

Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers), expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Divide total government expenditure for a given level of education (ex. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) by the GDP, and multiply by 100. A higher percentage of GDP spent on education shows a higher government priority for education, but also a higher capacity of the government to raise revenues for public spending, in relation to the size of the country's economy. When interpreting this indicator however, one should keep in mind in some countries, the private sector and/or households may fund a higher proportion of total funding for education, thus making government expenditure appear lower than in other countries. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/

The average for 2023 based on 36 countries was 14.07 percent. The highest value was in Burundi: 30.51 percent and the lowest value was in Chad: 4.21 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This statistic describes the countries with the highest share of domestic governmental health expenditure in 2020. In this year, Costa Rica had the highest percentage, spending about 25 percent of its total governmental expenditures on health-related issues.

Japan JP: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 35.964 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.894 % for 2022. Japan JP: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 36.033 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.511 % in 2009 and a record low of 29.819 % in 1991. Japan JP: General Government: Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.IMF.FM: Government Finance Statistics.

Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in Brazil was reported at 5.497 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Public spending on education, total (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Poland PL: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 4.912 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.940 % for 2013. Poland PL: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 4.970 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2014, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.267 % in 1996 and a record low of 3.891 % in 1991. Poland PL: 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 Poland – Table PL.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;

Tunisia TN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 6.599 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.250 % for 2012. Tunisia TN: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 6.202 % from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2015, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.817 % in 2003 and a record low of 4.889 % in 1981. Tunisia TN: 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 Tunisia – Table TN.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;

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE ON TERTIARY EDUCATION AS PERCENT OF GDP WB DATA.HTML reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The here depicted ratio of government expenditure to GDP in the Netherlands amounts to approximately 44.69 percent in 2025.Fluctuating decline between 1980 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 this is a total decrease by approximately 5.96 percentage points. The trajectory from 1980 to 2025 shows however that this decrease did not happen continuously.Fluctuating rise between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the ratio will stand at around 45.98 percent, according to forecasts. There is an overall increase by approximately 1.29 percentage points since 2025.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Portugal PT: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 5.123 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.278 % for 2013. Portugal PT: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 4.613 % from Dec 1973 (Median) to 2014, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.562 % in 2009 and a record low of 1.634 % in 1973. Portugal PT: 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 Portugal – Table PT.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;

This dataset provides a summary of government spending on healthcare, presented as a share of a country's GDP, for the years 2000–2020. The summary contains data for selected European countries, including Poland, the US, China, and India.

According to this statistic, the ratio of government expenditure to GDP in Kazakhstan amounts to approximately 20.64 percent in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 2002 and 2025A total increase by approximately 0.11 percentage points can be observed between 2002 and 2025. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.Fluctuating decline between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the ratio will be close to 20.15 percent, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 that is an overall decrease by approximately 0.49 percentage points.Shown here is the general government expenditure as a share of the national gross domestic product. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the general government expenditure consists of total expense and the net acquisition of nonfinancial assets. The gross domestic product represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Canada CA: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 4.140 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.749 % for 2021. Canada CA: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 6.021 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2022, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.684 % in 1971 and a record low of 4.140 % in 2022. Canada CA: 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 Canada – Table CA.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;