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
2013
2017
2018
20.1
18.2
17.9
51.0
49.7
49.0
3.4
2.4
2.5
4.4
5.0
5.2
21.1
24.8
25.4
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: Household Statistics Analysis Section, Census and Statistics Department
(For enquiries, please call 2887 5508.)
Table 23
(Chapter 8: Education)
Government Expenditure on Education
Total expenditure on education (HK$ million)
As percentage of total government expenditure (%) As percentage of GDP (%)
Recurrent expenditure on education (HK$ million)
Spent on (%)
Primary education
Secondary education
Post-secondary education
Others(1)
Financial year (April-March)
Revised estimates
2013-14
2017-18
2018-19
76,392
88,465
110,526
17.6
18.8
20.6
3.6
3.3@
3.9@
63,458
80,233
85,504
21.2
22.8
23.3
36.1
33.2
32.6
27.5
26.9
26.4
15.2
17.1
17.7
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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