Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia

Colombia: Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions was 12.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
12.6%
Change on year
down 47.0%
World rank
22nd
of 112 countries
All-time high
27.4%
in 2013
All-time low
0.0%
in 2001
Years of data
14
2001–2018

Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia, 2001–2018

01020302001200920182001: 0 %2002: 3.2 %2004: 5.7 %2007: 0 %2008: 0 %2010: 22.3 %2011: 20.9 %2012: 22.3 %2013: 27.4 %2014: 25.9 %2015: 25.2 %2016: 22.5 %2017: 23.8 %2018: 12.6 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 12.6% for capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in 2018.

That represents a change of down 47.0% on the previous year and down 53.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia peaked at 27.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.

Colombia ranks 22nd of 112 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions (%) in Colombia, 2001 to 2018.
Year % Change
2001 0.0%
2002 3.2%
2004 5.7% +78.7%
2007 0.0% -100.0%
2008 0.0%
2010 22.3%
2011 20.9% -6.2%
2012 22.3% +6.7%
2013 27.4% +22.7%
2014 25.9% -5.1%
2015 25.2% -2.8%
2016 22.5% -10.8%
2017 23.8% +6.0%
2018 12.6% -47.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.8% 0.0% 5.7% 5
2010s 22.6% 12.6% 27.4% 9

Countries ranked near Colombia

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  3. 21 Norway 13.0% compare
  4. 23 Uganda 12.6% compare
  5. 24 Jordan 12.5% compare
  6. 25 Armenia 12.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia?
Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions in Colombia was 12.6% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 27.4% in 2013.
What is the lowest capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
How does Colombia rank for capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions?
Colombia ranks 22nd out of 112 countries with data for 2018.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Capital expenditure as % of total expenditure in public institutions (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,290 data points, 1998–2019
Last refreshed

Capital expenditure expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional). Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Capital expenditure is for education goods or assets that yield benefits for a period of more than one year. It includes expenditure for construction, renovation and major repairs of buildings and the purchase of heavy equipment or vehicles. Divide capital expenditure in public institutions by total expenditure (current and capital) in public institutions, and multiply by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/