Total heritage expenditure

Definition

Total heritage expenditure refers to private and public spending on the conservation, protection and preservation of heritage. Total expenditure comprises public and private expenditure for natural and cultural heritage. Using the ISIC Rev. 4 classification, total heritage expenditure covers public and private expenditure for library and archives activities, museum activities, operation of historical sites and buildings, resources invested in botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserve activities.

Source definition

UNESCO Institute for Statistics