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Greece Education Spending

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

3.28% −0.10% (-2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #112 Global Peak 4.05% (2005) Source World Bank

Greece Education Spending (1970–2025)

Overview

Greece's education spending stood at 3.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.28% by 2025. Greece ranked 112th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 3.28% - -
2025 3.28% −0.10% #112
2022 3.38% −0.18% #55
2019 3.55% −0.03% #62
2018 3.58% +0.11% #63
2017 3.47% −0.21% #59
2015 3.68% −0.37% #61
2005 4.05% +0.29% #55
2004 3.76% +0.24% #54
2003 3.52% +0.00% #38
2002 3.52% +0.05% #45
2001 3.47% +0.12% #38
2000 3.35% +0.20% #42
1999 3.15% +0.16% #30
1998 2.99% +1.03% #29
1991 1.96% −0.11% #4
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.2% GDP growth 1.4% Unemployment 10.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greece's education spending?

Greece's education spending was 3.28% in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Greece?

Greece's education spending peaked at 4.05% in 2005.

What was the lowest education spending in Greece?

The lowest education spending in Greece was 1.13% in 1973.

How does Greece rank in education spending?

Greece ranks 112th 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 Greece in 2025?

Greece's education spending is projected to reach 3.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Greece in 2025?

The education spending of Greece in 2025 was 3.28%. This ranks 112th in the world.

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