Antigua and Barbuda Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending was 2.49% in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 19.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending stood at 2.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.61% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.49% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 136th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending has fluctuated significantly over the past 16 years, with the country's expenditure as a percentage of GDP reaching a peak of 3.36 in 2019. This marked a substantial increase from the trough of 1.99 in 2015, indicating a notable shift in the nation's prioritization of education. Despite ranking 136 globally in 2025, with a value of 2.49, Antigua and Barbuda's education spending has been comparable to that of some of its regional peers, such as Ghana, which ranked 2.50 in the same year. The country's spending has been higher than that of San Marino, which ranked 2.48, but lower than Cameroon, which ranked 2.56. A sustained increase in education spending could potentially lead to improved educational outcomes and economic growth in Antigua and Barbuda, and a continued commitment to education would likely be a key factor in maintaining this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.49% | −0.61% | #136 |
| 2023 | 3.11% | +0.60% | #41 |
| 2022 | 2.50% | −0.01% | #26 |
| 2021 | 2.51% | −0.50% | #22 |
| 2020 | 3.01% | −0.35% | #32 |
| 2019 | 3.36% | +1.09% | #54 |
| 2018 | 2.27% | −0.01% | #18 |
| 2017 | 2.28% | +0.11% | #16 |
| 2016 | 2.17% | +0.18% | #16 |
| 2015 | 1.99% | −0.31% | #8 |
| 2014 | 2.30% | −0.06% | #19 |
| 2013 | 2.36% | +0.23% | #18 |
| 2012 | 2.13% | −0.09% | #16 |
| 2009 | 2.22% | −0.86% | #14 |
| 2002 | 3.08% | +0.55% | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending was 2.49% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 19.7% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending peaked at 3.36% in 2019.
The lowest education spending in Antigua and Barbuda was 1.99% in 2015.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 136th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's education spending is projected to reach 2.49% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 2.49%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Antigua and Barbuda Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}