Government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Government expenditure on education, total was 8.6% in 2002. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2002)
8.6%
World rank
166th
of 193 countries
All-time high
8.6%
in 2002
All-time low
0.0%
in 1992
Years of data
6
1992–2002

Government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia, 1992–2002

024681992199720021992: 0 % of government expenditure1993: 0 % of government expenditure1994: 0 % of government expenditure1995: 0 % of government expenditure1996: 0 % of government expenditure2002: 8.6 % of government expenditure

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of government expenditure.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 8.6% for government expenditure on education, total in 2002. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia peaked at 8.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1992.

North Macedonia ranks 166th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure) in North Macedonia, 1992 to 2002.
Year % of government expenditure Change
1992 0.0%
1993 0.0%
1994 0.0%
1995 0.0%
1996 0.0%
2002 8.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
2000s 8.6% 8.6% 8.6% 1

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 163 France 9.1% compare
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  3. 165 Armenia 8.7% compare
  4. 167 Lebanon 8.6% compare
  5. 168 Gibraltar 8.6%
  6. 169 Suriname 8.6%

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia?
Government expenditure on education, total in North Macedonia was 8.6% in 2002, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest government expenditure on education, total recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2002.
What is the lowest government expenditure on education, total recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1992.
How does North Macedonia rank for government expenditure on education, total?
North Macedonia ranks 166th out of 193 countries with data for 2002.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on education, total (% of government expenditure)
Unit
% of government expenditure
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
239 places, 5,722 data points, 1980–2025
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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.