Definition of Public Spending On Education

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.

Related Indicators

• Government Spending
• Government Expenditure
• Government Spending (% of GDP)
• Military Spending (% of Public Spending)
• Literacy Rate