Micronesia, Federated States of vs Sao Tome and Principe: Government expenditure on education, total
Government expenditure on education, total over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Micronesia, Federated States of currently reports 18.6% against 18.1% in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 29th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 31st of 193 countries.
Micronesia, Federated States of has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.8% | 16.0% | 3.8% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2020s | 18.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, total, Micronesia, Federated States of or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Micronesia, Federated States of, at 18.6% against 18.1% in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2020.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, total between Micronesia, Federated States of and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 0.5%, with Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for government expenditure on education, total?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 29th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 31st 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.