Belarus Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Belarus's education spending was 4.69% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Belarus's education spending stood at 4.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.69% by 2025. Belarus ranked 63rd globally.
Belarus’ education spending as a share of GDP has fallen steadily since the early 2000s, declining from an all‑time peak of 6.20 % in 2000 to a trough of 4.37 % in 2009, before reaching 4.69 % in 2025, which places the country 63rd globally. The 22‑year series shows a persistent downward trajectory despite modest recovery after the 2009 low; the latest figure is only marginally above the trough and remains below the 1999 level of 6.00 %. Compared with peers of similar rank, Belarus is closely aligned with Lithuania’s 4.70 % and Norway’s 4.66 % in 2025, indicating that its current commitment to education financing is comparable to both a regional neighbour and a high‑income OECD member. The continued modest increase from the 2009 trough suggests a tentative reversal, but sustaining a higher share will likely require policy shifts that prioritize public investment in schools and higher education, especially if demographic pressures intensify.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.69% | −0.26% | #63 |
| 2023 | 4.95% | +0.32% | #88 |
| 2022 | 4.63% | +0.02% | #101 |
| 2021 | 4.61% | −0.26% | #90 |
| 2020 | 4.86% | −0.12% | #103 |
| 2019 | 4.98% | +0.14% | #115 |
| 2018 | 4.84% | +0.04% | #111 |
| 2017 | 4.80% | −0.15% | #120 |
| 2016 | 4.95% | +0.16% | #108 |
| 2015 | 4.79% | −0.03% | #101 |
| 2014 | 4.82% | −0.19% | #102 |
| 2013 | 5.01% | +0.05% | #105 |
| 2012 | 4.96% | +0.27% | #103 |
| 2011 | 4.68% | −0.54% | #88 |
| 2010 | 5.22% | +0.85% | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's education spending was 4.69% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's education spending peaked at 6.20% in 2000.
The lowest education spending in Belarus was 4.37% in 2009.
Belarus ranks 63rd globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's education spending is projected to reach 4.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Belarus in 2025 was 4.69%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Belarus Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}