How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Hong Kong?

12 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong: Government expenditure on education, total

Afghanistan

15.7%

in 2017

Hong Kong

15.7%

in 2024

Afghanistan rank

53rd

Hong Kong rank

52nd

Government expenditure on education, total over time

Afghanistan
Hong Kong

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 15.7% against 15.7% in Afghanistan, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.

Afghanistan ranks 53rd and Hong Kong ranks 52nd of 193 countries.

Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Afghanistan	Hong Kong	Difference	Ahead
1980s	0.0%	8.2%	8.2%	Hong Kong
2000s	0.0%	22.4%	22.4%	Hong Kong
2010s	14.6%	18.9%	4.3%	Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on education, total, Afghanistan or Hong Kong?: Hong Kong, at 15.7% against 15.7% in Afghanistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in government expenditure on education, total between Afghanistan and Hong Kong?: 0.0%, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Hong Kong?: 12 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2017.
How do Afghanistan and Hong Kong rank globally for government expenditure on education, total?: Afghanistan ranks 53rd and Hong Kong ranks 52nd of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure)
Unit: % of government expenditure
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 239 places, 5,722 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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.