Bulgaria vs France: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Bulgaria
17.8%
in 2022
France
18.1%
in 2022
Bulgaria rank
47th
France rank
44th
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Bulgaria
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 18.1% against 17.8% in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 47th and France ranks 44th of 99 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 1 and France in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.6% | 17.5% | 2.1% | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 16.8% | 17.2% | 0.4% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of, Bulgaria or France?
- France, at 18.1% against 17.8% in Bulgaria as of 2022.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Bulgaria and France?
- 0.3%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and France?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
- How do Bulgaria and France rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Bulgaria ranks 47th and France ranks 44th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure in lower secondary public institutions (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release