Canada - Public expenditure on education as a share of total government expenditure

12.2 (%) in 2011

In 2011, public expenditure on education for Canada was 12.2 %. Though Canada public expenditure on education fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1987 - 2011 period ending at 12.2 % in 2011.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.
What is public expenditure on education?

Public expenditure on education as % of total government expenditure is the total public education expenditure (current and capital) expressed as a percentage of total government expenditure for all sectors in a given financial year. Public education expenditure includes government spending on educational institutions (both public and private), education administration, and subsidies for private entities (students/households and other privates entities).

What is Canada public expenditure on education?