Israel Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Israel's education spending was 6.05% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Israel's education spending stood at 6.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.05% by 2025. Israel ranked 24th globally.
Israel’s education spending as a share of GDP has risen modestly since the series began in 1973, when it stood at 5.11 percent, to 6.05 percent in 2025, placing the country 24th globally. The trajectory shows a pronounced peak of 7.64 percent in 1985, followed by a sharp decline to a trough of 4.30 percent in 1988, after which spending recovered gradually and has remained above the 1988 low for more than three decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Israel’s 2025 level is slightly below Belgium’s 6.34 percent and Samoa’s 6.33 percent, but above South Africa’s 5.99 percent and Denmark’s 5.93 percent. The long‑run upward trend reflects sustained policy emphasis on human capital, yet the gap with higher‑spending peers suggests room for further investment. Future trajectories will likely depend on fiscal capacity, demographic pressures and the extent to which reforms translate into higher efficiency and outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.05% | +0.11% | #24 |
| 2022 | 5.93% | −0.23% | #137 |
| 2021 | 6.17% | −0.33% | #147 |
| 2020 | 6.50% | +0.42% | #149 |
| 2019 | 6.08% | −0.00% | #147 |
| 2018 | 6.09% | +0.06% | #147 |
| 2017 | 6.02% | +0.20% | #152 |
| 2016 | 5.82% | +0.01% | #137 |
| 2015 | 5.81% | +0.10% | #137 |
| 2014 | 5.71% | −0.08% | #129 |
| 2013 | 5.79% | +0.21% | #124 |
| 2012 | 5.58% | +0.13% | #115 |
| 2011 | 5.44% | +0.02% | #109 |
| 2010 | 5.42% | +0.06% | #103 |
| 2009 | 5.37% | −0.06% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's education spending was 6.05% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Israel's education spending peaked at 7.64% in 1985.
The lowest education spending in Israel was 4.30% in 1988.
Israel ranks 24th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's education spending is projected to reach 6.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Israel in 2025 was 6.05%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Israel Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}