Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines
Philippines: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of was 14.3% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines, 1998–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines is 14.3%, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and up 1,743.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines peaked at 15.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 1998.
Philippines ranks 66th of 117 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.8% | — |
| 2000 | 11.3% | +1356.7% |
| 2001 | 11.3% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 7.8% | -31.5% |
| 2003 | 4.6% | -41.1% |
| 2004 | 5.4% | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 10.8% | +102.0% |
| 2008 | 15.9% | +47.0% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | -9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.6% | 4.6% | 15.9% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 63 Nepal 15.2%
- 64 Dominica 14.7%
- 65 San Marino 14.5%
- 67 Romania 14.1% compare
- 68 Portugal 13.8% compare
- 69 Switzerland 13.8% compare
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines?
- Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of in Philippines was 14.3% in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 15.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 1998.
- How does Philippines rank for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Philippines ranks 66th out of 117 countries with data for 2009.
- Is current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,743.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure in primary public institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release