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Lithuania Education Spending

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

4.70% +0.45% (+10.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #62 Global Peak 6.09% (1998) Source World Bank

Lithuania Education Spending (1993–2025)

Overview

Lithuania's education spending stood at 4.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.45% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.70% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 62nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 4.70% - -
2025 4.70% +0.45% #62
2022 4.25% +0.01% #87
2021 4.24% −0.23% #82
2020 4.47% +0.53% #89
2019 3.94% +0.09% #78
2018 3.86% +0.04% #72
2017 3.81% −0.20% #75
2016 4.01% −0.21% #73
2015 4.22% −0.29% #79
2014 4.51% −0.12% #93
2013 4.62% −0.16% #91
2012 4.78% −0.37% #94
2011 5.15% −0.21% #102
2010 5.37% −0.20% #100
2009 5.57% +0.73% #87
Show all years (1993-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +20.1% GDP growth 2.8% C/A balance 3.3%
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

Lithuania 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 Lithuania's education spending?

Lithuania's education spending was 4.70% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Lithuania?

Lithuania's education spending peaked at 6.09% in 1998.

What was the lowest education spending in Lithuania?

The lowest education spending in Lithuania was 3.81% in 2017.

How does Lithuania rank in education spending?

Lithuania ranks 62nd 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 Lithuania in 2025?

Lithuania's education spending is projected to reach 4.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Lithuania in 2025?

The education spending of Lithuania in 2025 was 4.70%. This ranks 62nd in the world.

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