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Lao PDR - Education Spending 1997

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP · World Bank
2.13% −0.30% from 1996 Global rank: 7th

Lao PDR's education spending was 2.13% in 1997, decreased +0.30% from 2.43% in 1996. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1997▾
Education Spending by Country - 1997
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Indonesia 1.07% -0.6%
2nd Monaco 1.21% 12.0%
3rd Madagascar 1.54% -13.3%
4th Mauritania 1.59% -
5th Tanzania 1.69% -2.9%
6th Bangladesh 1.95% 15.4%
7th Lao PDR 2.13% -12.3%
8th Chad 2.27% -
9th Côte d'Ivoire 2.62% -3.9%
10th Oman 2.95% 5.4%
11th Chile 2.99% 7.5%
12th Pakistan 3.02% 7.5%
13th Philippines 3.08% 4.6%
14th Trinidad and Tobago 3.33% 2.4%
15th India 3.36% -
16th Albania 3.38% 9.6%
17th Tuvalu 3.45% -50.6%
18th Andorra 3.71% -
19th Mongolia 3.95% -
20th Panama 4.08% -7.1%
21st Slovak Republic 4.10% 0.4%
22nd Kazakhstan 4.37% 11.5%
23rd Saudi Arabia 4.38% -11.5%
24th Jamaica 4.38% 19.1%
25th Thailand 4.58% 30.8%
26th Malaysia 4.62% -6.0%
27th Lithuania 5.42% 12.6%
28th Ukraine 5.46% 19.3%
29th Kuwait 5.58% -4.7%
30th Latvia 5.67% 4.6%
31st New Zealand 6.16% -3.5%
32nd Estonia 6.34% 4.7%
33rd Jordan 6.36% -14.9%
34th Tunisia 6.68% 6.2%
35th Norway 7.30% 2.3%
36th Lesotho 11.36% 31.5%
Source: World Bank (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS)

FAQ

What was Lao PDR's education spending in 1997?▾

Lao PDR's education spending in 1997 was 2.13%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did Lao PDR's education spending change in 1997?▾

Lao PDR's education spending decreased by 12.3% in 1997 compared to 1996.

Which country had the highest education spending in 1997?▾

Lesotho had the highest education spending in 1997 at 11.36%.

What is the education spending of Lao PDR in 1997?▾

The education spending of Lao PDR in 1997 was 2.13%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 1997 compare to 1996 for Lao PDR's education spending?▾

Lao PDR's education spending went from 2.43% in 1996 to 2.13% in 1997, a 12.3% decrease.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Lao PDR matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 1997. Historically: 128 occurrences, 35 successful (27%). Outcome 24 months later: 125.3%. View full analysis →

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