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Iraq Education Spending

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

3.55% +1.13% (+46.5%)
Year 1989 Rank #21 Global Peak 3.86% (1977) Source World Bank

Iraq Education Spending (1977–1989)

Overview

Iraq's education spending stood at 3.55% in 1989, a rise of +1.13% from 1980. Iraq ranked 21st globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
1989 3.55% +1.13% #21
1980 2.42% −1.43% #12
1977 3.86% #19

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 +51.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 20.2%
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

Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Iraq's education spending?

Iraq's education spending was 3.55% in 1989. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 46.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Iraq?

Iraq's education spending peaked at 3.86% in 1977.

What was the lowest education spending in Iraq?

The lowest education spending in Iraq was 2.42% in 1980.

How does Iraq rank in education spending?

Iraq ranks 21st globally in education spending as of 1989.

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 Iraq in 1989?

The education spending of Iraq in 1989 was 3.55%. This ranks 21st in the world.

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