Bosnia and Herzegovina Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending was 2.82% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending stood at 2.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.42% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.82% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 129th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending has experienced a significant decline over the past decade. At its peak in 2016, the country allocated 4.26 percent of its GDP towards education, but since then, the expenditure has steadily decreased, with the latest figure standing at 2.82 percent in 2025. This puts Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 129th position globally, slightly below Sierra Leone, which has a similar allocation of 2.83 percent. The decrease in education spending is concerning, as it may impact the quality and accessibility of education in the country. Despite the global trend of increasing education spending, Bosnia and Herzegovina appears to be moving in the opposite direction. A reversal of this trend could be achieved by implementing policies that prioritize education, such as increasing funding or introducing targeted programs to support education infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.82% | −0.42% | #129 |
| 2023 | 3.25% | +0.28% | #47 |
| 2022 | 2.97% | −1.17% | #43 |
| 2021 | 4.14% | +1.12% | #78 |
| 2020 | 3.02% | −1.02% | #33 |
| 2019 | 4.04% | +0.15% | #81 |
| 2018 | 3.89% | +1.05% | #75 |
| 2017 | 2.84% | −1.43% | #37 |
| 2016 | 4.26% | +1.25% | #81 |
| 2015 | 3.02% | −0.30% | #33 |
| 2014 | 3.31% | – | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending was 2.82% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending peaked at 4.26% in 2016.
The lowest education spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 2.82% in 2025.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 129th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's education spending is projected to reach 2.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 2.82%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}