World Bank · Education
Zambia: Current education expenditure, primary
98.64percent · 2017
Current expenditure is expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration). Annual figures for Zambia from 2000 to 2017.
Every year
| Year | Value (percent) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 98.641 | |
| 2016 | 99.484 | |
| 2015 | 96.13 | |
| 2004 | 98.655 | |
| 2000 | 96.438 |
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