Hong Kong, China vs Iceland: Government expenditure on education, total
Government expenditure on education, total over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Iceland
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 15.7% against 15.7% in Iceland, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Hong Kong, China ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 52nd and Iceland ranks 54th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 3 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.6% | 12.1% | 5.6% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2000s | 23.0% | 14.8% | 8.2% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 19.0% | 16.1% | 2.9% | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.3% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, total, Hong Kong, China or Iceland?
- Hong Kong, China, at 15.7% against 15.7% in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, total between Hong Kong, China and Iceland?
- 0.0%, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Iceland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Iceland rank globally for government expenditure on education, total?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 52nd and Iceland ranks 54th 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.