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Public expenditure on education 1998-2024

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9/18/2025
Million ISK
1998-2024
THJ05611
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This time series was revised in line with the benchmark revision of government finance figures on 12 June 2025.
Public expenditure on education classified according to the COFOG classification.
Per capita in thousand ISK at 2024 prices: Expenditure on education deflated by price index of government final consumption.

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Per capita in thous. ISK at 2024 prices

The method for estimating the population was revised in March 2024 and the time series updated from 1998. Break in series 2011, see details in the working paper.