Fiji Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Fiji's education spending was 3.33% in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Fiji's education spending stood at 3.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.92% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.33% by 2025. Fiji ranked 110th globally.
Fiji’s public expenditure on education has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 6.49 % of GDP in 1983 to a trough of 3.33 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded over the 29‑year series and placing the country at rank 110 globally. The decline represents a reduction of more than 3 percentage points, erasing roughly half of the spending share that characterised the early 1980s. By contrast, peer nations with similar rankings such as St. Lucia (3.34 %) and the Dominican Republic (3.31 %) are hovering at comparable levels, suggesting a regional convergence toward modest education budgets. The downward trajectory coincides with broader fiscal pressures and competing priorities that have limited the capacity to sustain higher allocations. If Fiji were to reverse this trend, policy reforms that prioritize human‑capital development and mobilize additional domestic resources could lift the education share back toward earlier highs, while continued fiscal constraints are likely to keep spending near current levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.33% | −0.92% | #110 |
| 2023 | 4.25% | +0.31% | #77 |
| 2022 | 3.94% | −0.91% | #78 |
| 2021 | 4.85% | −0.95% | #105 |
| 2020 | 5.81% | +0.65% | #139 |
| 2019 | 5.15% | +0.36% | #123 |
| 2018 | 4.80% | +0.15% | #109 |
| 2017 | 4.65% | −0.18% | #109 |
| 2016 | 4.84% | +0.03% | #103 |
| 2015 | 4.81% | +1.04% | #103 |
| 2014 | 3.77% | −0.11% | #67 |
| 2013 | 3.88% | −0.58% | #66 |
| 2012 | 4.46% | +0.29% | #85 |
| 2011 | 4.17% | −0.33% | #78 |
| 2009 | 4.50% | +0.24% | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's education spending was 3.33% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 21.6% decrease from the previous year.
Fiji's education spending peaked at 6.49% in 1983.
The lowest education spending in Fiji was 3.33% in 2025.
Fiji ranks 110th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's education spending is projected to reach 3.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Fiji in 2025 was 3.33%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Fiji Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}