1. Japan's spending on education was the fourth lowest among OECD member countries in 2023, accounting for only 8% of total government expenditure compared to the average of 11.5%.
2. Japan's annual public spending per student at universities and other tertiary education institutions was about half the average of OECD members, marking one of the lowest figures.
3. Despite having a high university graduation rate (66%), Japan has a higher tendency for parents' academic background to affect their children's education and offers lower scholarships compared to the OECD average, with tuition being relatively high but public financial aid being small.
2. Japan's annual public spending per student at universities and other tertiary education institutions was about half the average of OECD members, marking one of the lowest figures.
3. Despite having a high university graduation rate (66%), Japan has a higher tendency for parents' academic background to affect their children's education and offers lower scholarships compared to the OECD average, with tuition being relatively high but public financial aid being small.
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Summary
2023 data shows Japan's education spending ranks fourth lowest among OECD members, accounting for 8% of total government expenditure, compared to the average of 11.5%. Annual public spending per student at universities and tertiary institutions is about half the OECD average. Despite a high