Belize: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2024 is 18.9 percent, an increase from 18.06 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 14.80 percent, based on data from 92 countries. Historically, the average for Belize from 1999 to 2024 is 19.86 percent. The minimum value, 15.61 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 23.13 percent was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: 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.