This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 1.a.2.a: Proportion of education expenditure in total national public budget expenditure |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
Functional classification of budgetary expenditures - grouping the budgetary expenditures by functions and social-economic objectives, which are exercised within the budgetary sector. A major role of the functional classification is to ensure the comparability of the budgetary sector by different countries, respectively the international standards should be observed strictly. The functional classification of the budgetary expenditures in the Republic of Moldova is in line with the Classification of Functions of Government developed by the OECD and used globally as standard ( [Annex 6 to the MF Order No. 208](https://mf.gov.md/ro/buget/informa%C8%9Bii-cu-caracter-metodologic/clasifica%C8%9Bia-bugetar%C4%83) dated 24.12.2015 on Budgetary Classification ). National Public Budget – synthesis of budgets established in the budgetary system, excluding the interbudgetary transfers. The NPB covers: state budget, state social insurance budget, compulsory health insurance funds, local budgets ( [art. 26 of the Law No. 181](http://lex.justice.md/md/354213/) dated 25.07.2014 on Public Finance and Budgetary - Fiscal Responsibility ). Expenditures - totality of payments approved in the budget / made to the budget, except for those related to operations with financial assets and budget debts (Law No.181 dated 25.07.2014 on Public Finances and Budgetary-Fiscal Responsibility) |
| Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
| Method of computation |
Amount of public expenditures for education in line with the functional classification of budgetary expenses by types (main group 09), as related to the total expenditures of the National Public Budget, in line with the “Classification of governmental financial statistics (GFS)” developed by the IMF ( MF Order No. 208 dated 24.12.2015 on Budgetary Classification ) |
| Comparability with global indicator |
S - specific definition of the national indicator is similar to the one of the global indicator, but it will be reviewed after finishing the metadata for the global indicator |
| Periodicity |
Annual |
| Data last updated | Aug 03, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 03, 2024 |