Education Sector Payment Practices Improve Marginally: Average Score Rises From 77.2 to 80.3 Out of 100 Between 2020 and 2025

The Comparison

• 2020: A sample of 220 education companies reveals an average payment score of 77.2 out of 100, indicating moderate payment efficiency.
• 2025: The sample size decreased to 179 education companies, with the average payment score increasing to 80.3 out of 100.

What This Means

While the number of companies assessed decreased by 18.6%, from 220 to 179 between 2020 and 2025, the payment performance improved by a slim 3.1 points, although this could reflect more efficient payment practices amongst a smaller group of businesses and may not represent the entire education sector. The minor improvement suggests some progress in financial management within the analyzed firms, but further analysis of specific payment behaviors is needed to understand the drivers. For help calculating late payment interest and compensation, use this late payment calculator.

Summary: Average payment performance in the education sector rose a slight 3.1 points, from 77.2 (out of 100) in 2020 to 80.3 in 2025, with 220 and 179 companies included in the 2020 and 2025 assessments respectively.