Portugal spent more than 10% of public expenditure on education in 2024, above the EU average
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Portugal spent more than 10% of public expenditure on education in 2024, above the EU average

Correio da Manhã1 September 2026 at 14:52

Portugal spent more than 10% of public expenditure on education in 2024, a value that is above the European Union average. This information comes from a report published by the European Commission on investment in the education sector. The document analyzes how member countries have been allocating financial resources to the education sector. Portugal stands out for the financial effort dedicated to this area when compared with other European countries.

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