The table illustrates the rate of government investing on education and training, along with the participation rate of 18 to 24 year olds in five countries – Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, and Slovenia in 2012.
Overall, it is clear that Slovenia’s government spending on education and training records the highest percentage among countries shown, while Poland’s government invests the least proportion on education and training.
Meanwhile, the participation rate of Poland ranks first among five countries.
In terms of expenditure rate, the percentage of Slovenia government spending on educational fields represents the highest number, with 25%. This figure is roughly twice as high as those of Romania and Slovenia, accounting for 10% and 13% respectively. Followed by Czech Republic’s rate which is relatively lower, with 9%, and Poland’s rate holds the lowest number among countries shown, accounting for only 5%.
In contrast, it is noticeable that Poland ranked first in terms of participation rate, at 44%. Followed closely by Slovenia’s figure, with 40%. Hungary’s rate also recorded relatively high with 34%, while the percentages of Czech Republic and Romania remain moderate, at 27% and 23% respectively. Compared to Poland, these figures are nearly half as high.