Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
5.51%+0.23% (+4.4%)
Year 2025Rank #36 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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title = {Austria Education Spending},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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