Republic of Moldova vs Norway: Expenditure on primary education

Republic of Moldova
23.3%
in 2018
Norway
22.8%
in 2016
Republic of Moldova rank
119th
Norway rank
122nd

Expenditure on primary education over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Norway
20304050197219952018

How they compare

Republic of Moldova currently reports 23.3% against 22.8% in Norway, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Norway ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 119th and Norway ranks 122nd of 149 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 17.5% 25.4% 8.0% Norway
2010s 20.1% 23.8% 3.7% Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on primary education, Republic of Moldova or Norway?
Republic of Moldova, at 23.3% against 22.8% in Norway as of 2018.
What is the difference in expenditure on primary education between Republic of Moldova and Norway?
0.5%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Norway?
8 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2016.
How do Republic of Moldova and Norway rank globally for expenditure on primary education?
Republic of Moldova ranks 119th and Norway ranks 122nd of 149 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Expenditure on primary education (% of government expenditure on education). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Expenditure on primary education (% of government expenditure on education)
Unit
% of government expenditure on education
Source
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
173 places, 3,089 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed

Expenditure on primary education is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on education. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.