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Madagascar Education Spending

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

3.07% +0.02% (+0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 5.05% (1977) Source World Bank

Madagascar Education Spending (1972–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's education spending stood at 3.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.07% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.06% - -
2025* trend 3.07% - -
2025 3.07% +0.02% #121
2023 3.05% −0.02% #39
2022 3.07% −0.13% #45
2021 3.20% −0.06% #47
2020 3.25% +0.24% #42
2019 3.01% +0.17% #36
2018 2.84% +0.14% #34
2017 2.70% +0.01% #30
2016 2.69% +0.48% #24
2015 2.21% −0.17% #13
2014 2.38% +0.60% #22
2013 1.78% −0.56% #8
2012 2.34% −0.04% #23
2011 2.38% +0.09% #21
2010 2.29% −0.54% #18
Show all years (1972-2025)
* 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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's education spending?

Madagascar's education spending was 3.07% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Madagascar?

Madagascar's education spending peaked at 5.05% in 1977.

What was the lowest education spending in Madagascar?

The lowest education spending in Madagascar was 1.54% in 1997.

How does Madagascar rank in education spending?

Madagascar ranks 121st 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's education spending is projected to reach 3.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Madagascar in 2025?

The education spending of Madagascar in 2025 was 3.07%. This ranks 121st in the world.

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