Bermuda Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bermuda's education spending was 1.81% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Bermuda's education spending stood at 1.81% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.81% by 2025. Bermuda ranked 152nd globally.
Bermuda allocated 1.81 percent of its government expenditure to education in 2025, ranking 152nd globally, a figure lower than its all-time peak of 4.11 percent recorded in 1973 and only slightly above its historic trough of 1.32 percent in 2017. Over a 26-year coverage period, the territory has seen a pronounced decline in education spending relative to total public outlays, with the 1973 level representing more than double the most recent allocation. This places Bermuda below peer jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands, which spent 1.75 percent, and Singapore, which dedicated 1.97 percent to education in comparable years. While Central African Republic reported a similar rate at 1.98 percent, the underlying fiscal and developmental contexts differ significantly, limiting direct comparability. The sustained downward trend since the 1970s suggests a structural shift in budgetary priorities, possibly reflecting changes in demographic composition or public service delivery models. Absent policy intervention or a reevaluation of fiscal priorities, Bermuda’s education spending is likely to remain constrained at current levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.80% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.81% | −0.05% | #152 |
| 2023 | 1.87% | +0.09% | #14 |
| 2022 | 1.78% | −0.17% | #13 |
| 2021 | 1.95% | +0.20% | #14 |
| 2020 | 1.75% | −0.18% | #8 |
| 2019 | 1.93% | −0.01% | #13 |
| 2018 | 1.94% | +0.61% | #8 |
| 2017 | 1.32% | −0.71% | #3 |
| 2016 | 2.04% | +0.54% | #12 |
| 2015 | 1.50% | −0.04% | #3 |
| 2014 | 1.54% | −0.74% | #5 |
| 2013 | 2.28% | −0.11% | #16 |
| 2012 | 2.39% | +0.19% | #24 |
| 2011 | 2.20% | −0.11% | #14 |
| 2010 | 2.31% | +0.02% | #19 |
Analysis
Bermuda's education spending was 1.81% in 2025, a decline of −0.05% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.81% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bermuda's education spending was 1.81% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Bermuda's education spending peaked at 4.11% in 1973.
The lowest education spending in Bermuda was 1.32% in 2017.
Bermuda ranks 152nd globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bermuda's education spending is projected to reach 1.81% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Bermuda in 2025 was 1.81%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bermuda_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Bermuda Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bermuda/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}