Austria Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Austria's education spending was 5.51% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Austria's education spending has fluctuated over the past five decades, with a notable peak in 1998 at 6.14% of GDP. This surpasses the country's current spending level, which stands at 5.51% as of 2025. The country's education spending has generally trended upward, with a few exceptions, including the trough in 1970 when it stood at 4.16%. Compared to its peers, Austria's education spending lags behind countries such as Nauru, which ranks higher at 5.65%. In comparison, countries with similar rankings, like Jamaica and the Slovak Republic, also surpass Austria's current spending level. The relatively stable education spending in Austria since the 1990s suggests a commitment to education, but a continued increase in spending may be necessary to address emerging challenges and remain competitive in an increasingly globalized economy. An uptick in government investment in education, for instance, could potentially alter the trajectory of Austria's education spending.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Austria's education spending was 5.51% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Austria's education spending peaked at 6.14% in 1998.
The lowest education spending in Austria was 4.16% in 1970.
Austria ranks 36th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's education spending is projected to reach 5.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Austria in 2025 was 5.51%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Austria Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}