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Guyana Education Spending

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

4.45% −0.21% (-4.6%)
Year 2018 Rank #90 Global Peak 9.38% (1979) Source World Bank

Guyana Education Spending (1970–2018)

Overview

Guyana's education spending stood at 4.45% in 2018, a decline of +0.21% from 2017. Guyana ranked 90th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2018 4.45% −0.21% #90
2017 4.66% −0.07% #110
2016 4.74% +0.84% #93
2015 3.90% −0.46% #71
2014 4.36% +2.12% #86
2012 2.24% −0.27% #21
2011 2.51% +0.10% #25
2010 2.41% +0.26% #21
2009 2.15% −0.24% #11
2007 2.39% −0.73% #13
2006 3.12% −5.02% #32
2005 8.14% +2.63% #106
2004 5.51% −1.44% #97
2003 6.96% −1.41% #97
2002 8.37% −0.03% #117
Show all years (1970-2018)

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 +12.8% GDP growth 43.8% C/A balance 16.4%
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

Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Guyana's education spending?

Guyana's education spending was 4.45% in 2018. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Guyana?

Guyana's education spending peaked at 9.38% in 1979.

What was the lowest education spending in Guyana?

The lowest education spending in Guyana was 2.15% in 2009.

How does Guyana rank in education spending?

Guyana ranks 90th globally in education spending as of 2018.

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 education spending of Guyana in 2018?

The education spending of Guyana in 2018 was 4.45%. This ranks 90th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_guyana_education-spending-gdp, title = {Guyana Education Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/education-spending-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }