Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government was 19.2% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic, 1981–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in UIS calculation.
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic recorded 19.2% for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in 2009.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 20.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1981.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 25th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | UIS calculation | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 15.0% | — |
| 2001 | 15.7% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 16.8% | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 19.9% | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 17.1% | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 20.0% | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 20.0% | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 19.2% | -4.3% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 19.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.4%, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 19.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14.3%, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.5% | 15.7% | 20.0% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 22 Tajikistan 19.3% compare
- 23 Eswatini 19.2% compare
- 24 Peru 19.2% compare
- 26 South Africa 19.1% compare
- 27 Belize 18.9% compare
- 28 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18.8% compare
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government in Syrian Arab Republic was 19.2% in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 20.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest expenditure on education as a percentage of total government recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for expenditure on education as a percentage of total government?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 25th out of 197 countries with data for 2009.
- Is expenditure on education as a percentage of total government rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Expenditure on education as a percentage of total government expenditure (%) (UIS calculation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release