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Chile Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

4.44% −0.46% (-9.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #74 Global Peak 5.63% (2020) Source World Bank

Chile Education Spending (1974–2025)

Overview

Chile's education spending stood at 4.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.46% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.44% by 2025. Chile ranked 74th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 4.44% - -
2025 4.44% −0.46% #74
2022 4.90% −0.10% #114
2021 5.00% −0.63% #111
2020 5.63% +0.00% #133
2019 5.63% +0.15% #138
2018 5.47% +0.04% #137
2017 5.43% +0.07% #135
2016 5.37% +0.46% #120
2015 4.90% +0.15% #107
2014 4.75% +0.20% #100
2013 4.55% +0.49% #86
2011 4.06% −0.13% #73
2010 4.19% −0.07% #70
2009 4.25% +0.46% #47
2008 3.79% +0.56% #42
Show all years (1974-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chile's education spending?

Chile's education spending was 4.44% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Chile?

Chile's education spending peaked at 5.63% in 2020.

What was the lowest education spending in Chile?

The lowest education spending in Chile was 2.25% in 1990.

How does Chile rank in education spending?

Chile ranks 74th globally in education spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected education spending of Chile in 2025?

Chile's education spending is projected to reach 4.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Chile in 2025?

The education spending of Chile in 2025 was 4.44%. This ranks 74th in the world.

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