Brunei Darussalam Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Brunei Darussalam's education spending was 4.43% in 2016, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 32.0% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2016.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's education spending stood at 4.43% in 2016, a rise of +1.07% from 2014. Brunei Darussalam ranked 85th globally.
Brunei Darussalam's education spending as a percentage of its GDP has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 27 years. The country's all-time peak of 8.79 in 1973, during a period of rapid economic growth, was followed by a decline to its all-time trough of 0.54 in 1980. Since then, education spending has slowly increased, reaching 4.43 in 2016, still ranking 85th globally. Comparatively, Ghana, a peer country, has maintained a relatively stable education spending percentage, while Ecuador's spending has been comparable to Brunei's recent levels. The fluctuating trend in Brunei's education spending may be attributed to the country's oil-driven economy, which has undergone significant changes over the years. A sustained increase in education spending would likely require a more diversified economy, with a focus on developing human capital to drive long-term growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.43% | +1.07% | #85 |
| 2014 | 3.35% | +0.46% | #51 |
| 2012 | 2.89% | −0.43% | #38 |
| 2011 | 3.32% | +1.48% | #49 |
| 2010 | 1.84% | −1.54% | #14 |
| 2000 | 3.38% | −0.21% | #43 |
| 1999 | 3.60% | −0.24% | #42 |
| 1998 | 3.83% | +0.99% | #45 |
| 1993 | 2.84% | +0.36% | #12 |
| 1992 | 2.48% | +0.32% | #11 |
| 1991 | 2.16% | −0.15% | #6 |
| 1990 | 2.31% | −0.50% | #10 |
| 1989 | 2.81% | −0.40% | #14 |
| 1988 | 3.21% | +0.56% | #13 |
| 1987 | 2.65% | +1.84% | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's education spending was 4.43% in 2016. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 32.0% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's education spending peaked at 8.79% in 1973.
The lowest education spending in Brunei Darussalam was 0.54% in 1980.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 85th globally in education spending as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The education spending of Brunei Darussalam in 2016 was 4.43%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}