Table 22
Appendices
6
(Chapter 8: Education)
Distribution of Educational Attainment of Population Aged 15 and Over
Educational attainment
Primary and below
Secondary
Post-secondary
Diploma/Certificate course
Sub-degree course
Degree course
Total
Percentages
2012
2016
2017
20.6
18.7
18.2
51.6
49.7
49.7
3.7
2.6
2.4
3.9
5.0
5.0
20.2
24.0
24.8
100.0
100.0
100.0
Note: Figures are compiled based on data collected in the General Household Survey from January to December of the year
concerned as well as mid-year population estimates.
Source: Social Analysis and Research Section, Census and Statistics Department
(For enquiries, please call 2887 5508.)
Table 23
(Chapter 8: Education)
Government Expenditure on Education
Financial year (April-March)
Revised estimates
2012-13
2016-17
2017-18
Total expenditure on education (HK$ million)
76,600
82,436
88,507
As percentage of total government expenditure (%)
20.3
17.8
18.7
As percentage of GDP (%)
3.8
3.3@
3.3@
Recurrent expenditure on education (HK$ million)
60,449
75,533
80,141
Spent on (%)
Primary education
21.2
22.6
22.8
Secondary education
37.4
34.3
33.2
Post-secondary education
26.2
27.3
26.8
Others(1)
15.2
15.8
17.2
Notes: (1) Others include government recurrent expenditure on pre-primary education, special education, vocational and professional
education and bureau support.
@ Figures are subject to revision later on.
Source: Education Bureau, Government Secretariat
(For enquiries, please call 2892 6267.)
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