Egypt : Teachers
In 2008 (the most recent data available), Egypt spent 3.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product, or GDP on public education; in 2003 this figure was recorded as 4.9 percent. In 2008, Egypt spent 11.9 percent of total public spending on education; in 2003, this figure was recorded as 16.2 percent. However, over recent years, Egypt has achieved important improvements in access to primary education. The primary enrollment rate reached 94 percent (2007) from 86 percent at the beginning of the decade. Egypt's secondary enrollment rate (71 percent in 2002) compares favorably to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa region and to other low-middle income countries. Despite these improvements, learning outcomes remain a source of concern. Egyptian students mean scores in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study Mathematics (TIMSS) declined between 2003 and 2007, from 406 to 391 points. Thus, improving the quality of education is a priority for the country.
Summary: | In 2008 (the most recent data
available), Egypt spent 3.8 percent of Gross Domestic
Product, or GDP on public education; in 2003 this figure was
recorded as 4.9 percent. In 2008, Egypt spent 11.9 percent
of total public spending on education; in 2003, this figure
was recorded as 16.2 percent. However, over recent years,
Egypt has achieved important improvements in access to
primary education. The primary enrollment rate reached 94
percent (2007) from 86 percent at the beginning of the
decade. Egypt's secondary enrollment rate (71 percent
in 2002) compares favorably to other countries in the Middle
East and North Africa region and to other low-middle income
countries. Despite these improvements, learning outcomes
remain a source of concern. Egyptian students mean scores in
the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Mathematics (TIMSS) declined between 2003 and 2007, from 406
to 391 points. Thus, improving the quality of education is a
priority for the country. |
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