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Afghanistan Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

4.34% −0.20% (-4.4%)
Year 2017 Rank #93 Global Peak 4.54% (2016) Source World Bank

Afghanistan Education Spending (2010–2017)

Overview

Afghanistan's education spending stood at 4.34% in 2017, a decline of +0.20% from 2016. Afghanistan ranked 93rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2017 4.34% −0.20% #93
2016 4.54% +1.29% #88
2015 3.26% −0.44% #42
2014 3.70% +0.24% #64
2013 3.45% +0.85% #50
2012 2.60% −0.86% #31
2011 3.46% −0.02% #53
2010 3.48% #49

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.7% GDP growth -6.2% Unemployment 14.1%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afghanistan's education spending?

Afghanistan's education spending was 4.34% in 2017. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's education spending peaked at 4.54% in 2016.

What was the lowest education spending in Afghanistan?

The lowest education spending in Afghanistan was 2.60% in 2012.

How does Afghanistan rank in education spending?

Afghanistan ranks 93rd globally in education spending as of 2017.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the education spending of Afghanistan in 2017?

The education spending of Afghanistan in 2017 was 4.34%. This ranks 93rd in the world.

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