Croatia Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Croatia's education spending was 4.09% in 2021, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2021.
Overview
Croatia's education spending stood at 4.09% in 2021, a decline of +0.32% from 2020. Croatia ranked 75th globally.
Croatia's education spending as a percentage of its GDP has fluctuated over the years, with the country's total outlay peaking in 2013 at 4.50% before declining to 3.82% in 2002 and eventually stabilizing. By 2021, Croatia's education spending had increased to 4.09%, mirroring the global average, but ranking 75th among all countries. This trajectory is comparable to that of Grenada, which also spent 4.09% of its GDP on education in 2021. The country's investment in education has shown a moderate increase, reflecting a gradual commitment to improving its education system. However, this trend may be influenced by Croatia's participation in the European Union, which could lead to increased pressure to meet common education standards and potentially alter the country's education spending trajectory. A significant shift in government priorities or economic conditions may be required to alter Croatia's education spending trend, which has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.09% | −0.32% | #75 |
| 2020 | 4.41% | +0.46% | #85 |
| 2019 | 3.95% | +0.02% | #79 |
| 2018 | 3.92% | +0.05% | #76 |
| 2017 | 3.87% | −0.63% | #77 |
| 2013 | 4.50% | +0.40% | #82 |
| 2011 | 4.11% | −0.10% | #76 |
| 2010 | 4.21% | −0.16% | #71 |
| 2009 | 4.36% | +0.08% | #50 |
| 2008 | 4.28% | +0.31% | #55 |
| 2007 | 3.97% | +0.15% | #46 |
| 2004 | 3.82% | −0.05% | #55 |
| 2003 | 3.87% | +0.05% | #47 |
| 2002 | 3.82% | – | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's education spending was 4.09% in 2021. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Croatia's education spending peaked at 4.50% in 2013.
The lowest education spending in Croatia was 3.82% in 2002.
Croatia ranks 75th globally in education spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The education spending of Croatia in 2021 was 4.09%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Croatia Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}