New Zealand vs United Kingdom: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
New Zealand
17.2%
in 2023
United Kingdom
17.4%
in 2021
New Zealand rank
51st
United Kingdom rank
49th
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 17.4% against 17.2% in New Zealand, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 51st and United Kingdom ranks 49th of 99 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.0% | 21.0% | 2.0% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | United Kingdom |
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, New Zealand or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 17.4% against 17.2% in New Zealand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between New Zealand and United Kingdom?
- 0.2%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do New Zealand and United Kingdom rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- New Zealand ranks 51st and United Kingdom ranks 49th 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