Government expenditure on education, total in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Government expenditure on education, total was 19.2% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, total in Syrian Arab Republic, 1981–2009
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of government expenditure.
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic recorded 19.2% for government expenditure on education, total 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, government expenditure on education, total 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 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, total in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % of government expenditure | 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 government expenditure on education, total in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Government expenditure on education, total in Syrian Arab Republic was 19.2% in 2009, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, total recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 20.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, total recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for government expenditure on education, total?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 25th out of 193 countries with data for 2009.
- Is government expenditure on education, total 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 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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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.