Colombia Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Colombia's education spending was 5.26% in 2020, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 16.6% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2020.
Overview
Colombia's education spending stood at 5.26% in 2020, a rise of +0.75% from 2019. Colombia ranked 114th globally.
Colombia's education spending has shown a generally upward trend since 1979, with the proportion of gross domestic product allocated to education increasing from 1.75% to 5.26% in 2020. The country has maintained a stable ranking globally, currently standing at 114 out of 144 countries in terms of education spending as a percentage of GDP. Notably, Colombia's education spending has surpassed that of peer countries such as Belize, with a similar ranking. In contrast, its spending is lower than that of Switzerland, with which Colombia shares a similar ranking. The all-time peak in 2020 indicates a significant increase in education spending, especially when compared to the trough in 1980, when education spending stood at 1.73% of GDP. Looking ahead, a sustained economic growth in Colombia could potentially lead to an increase in education spending, as policymakers focus on investing in human capital to drive development.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.26% | +0.75% | #114 |
| 2019 | 4.51% | +0.06% | #98 |
| 2018 | 4.45% | −0.09% | #89 |
| 2017 | 4.54% | +0.06% | #102 |
| 2016 | 4.48% | +0.01% | #87 |
| 2015 | 4.47% | −0.16% | #88 |
| 2014 | 4.63% | −0.25% | #96 |
| 2013 | 4.88% | +0.51% | #98 |
| 2012 | 4.37% | −0.10% | #80 |
| 2011 | 4.47% | −0.37% | #83 |
| 2010 | 4.83% | +0.06% | #85 |
| 2009 | 4.78% | +0.84% | #60 |
| 2008 | 3.94% | −0.14% | #45 |
| 2007 | 4.08% | +0.17% | #51 |
| 2006 | 3.92% | −0.10% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's education spending was 5.26% in 2020. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 16.6% increase from the previous year.
Colombia's education spending peaked at 5.26% in 2020.
The lowest education spending in Colombia was 1.73% in 1980.
Colombia ranks 114th globally in education spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The education spending of Colombia in 2020 was 5.26%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Colombia Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}