Benin vs Micronesia, Federated States of: Government expenditure on education, total
Government expenditure on education, total over time
- Benin
- Micronesia, Federated States of
How they compare
Micronesia, Federated States of currently reports 18.6% against 18.0% in Benin, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 32nd and Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 29th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 3 and Micronesia, Federated States of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Micronesia, Federated States of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.9% | 8.8% | 9.1% | Benin |
| 2000s | 13.5% | 10.0% | 3.5% | Benin |
| 2010s | 20.3% | 19.8% | 0.5% | Benin |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, total, Benin or Micronesia, Federated States of?
- Micronesia, Federated States of, at 18.6% against 18.0% in Benin as of 2020.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, total between Benin and Micronesia, Federated States of?
- 0.6%, with Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Micronesia, Federated States of?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2020.
- How do Benin and Micronesia, Federated States of rank globally for government expenditure on education, total?
- Benin ranks 32nd and Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 29th 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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About this data
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.