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Austria Education Spending

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

5.51% +0.23% (+4.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #36 Global Peak 6.14% (1998) Source World Bank

Austria Education Spending (1970–2025)

Overview

Austria's education spending stood at 5.51% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.51% by 2025. Austria ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 5.51% - -
2025 5.51% +0.23% #36
2022 5.28% −0.20% #124
2021 5.48% −0.10% #130
2020 5.58% +0.34% #132
2019 5.24% −0.02% #128
2018 5.25% −0.15% #129
2017 5.40% −0.11% #133
2016 5.51% +0.02% #130
2015 5.49% −0.01% #128
2014 5.50% −0.10% #125
2013 5.59% +0.08% #120
2012 5.52% −0.11% #111
2011 5.63% −0.11% #115
2010 5.74% −0.03% #111
2009 5.77% +0.47% #90
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.6% GDP growth 4.9% C/A balance 1.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austria's education spending?

Austria's education spending was 5.51% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Austria?

Austria's education spending peaked at 6.14% in 1998.

What was the lowest education spending in Austria?

The lowest education spending in Austria was 4.16% in 1970.

How does Austria rank in education spending?

Austria ranks 36th globally in education spending as of 2025.

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 projected education spending of Austria in 2025?

Austria's education spending is projected to reach 5.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Austria in 2025?

The education spending of Austria in 2025 was 5.51%. This ranks 36th in the world.

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