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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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