Mauritius Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Mauritius's education spending was 4.32% in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's education spending stood at 4.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.32% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 79th globally.
Mauritius’ public expenditure on education has risen modestly since the earliest World Bank record in 1971, when the share of GDP was 3.11, to 4.32 in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 79 globally. The trajectory was not linear: a low of 2.52 in 1975 marked an all‑time trough, while the peak of 5.49 in 1978 reflected a brief surge in fiscal commitment during the post‑independence expansion of secondary schooling. Over the 44‑year span, the average level has hovered around the mid‑four‑percent range, closely matching peers such as Poland (4.33) and India (4.36). The post‑peak decline suggests that the 1970s expansion was not sustained, yet the recent upward movement indicates renewed policy emphasis on human capital. Continued increases will likely depend on maintaining macro‑fiscal stability and expanding tertiary capacity, which could push Mauritius above the regional average in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.25% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.32% | +0.23% | #79 |
| 2024 | 4.09% | −0.48% | #13 |
| 2023 | 4.57% | −0.27% | #82 |
| 2022 | 4.84% | +0.17% | #112 |
| 2021 | 4.67% | +0.32% | #96 |
| 2020 | 4.35% | −0.19% | #83 |
| 2019 | 4.54% | −0.13% | #99 |
| 2018 | 4.67% | −0.20% | #103 |
| 2017 | 4.88% | −0.00% | #123 |
| 2016 | 4.88% | +0.12% | #106 |
| 2015 | 4.76% | −0.06% | #98 |
| 2014 | 4.82% | +1.25% | #101 |
| 2013 | 3.57% | +0.15% | #53 |
| 2012 | 3.42% | +0.09% | #54 |
| 2011 | 3.33% | −0.22% | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's education spending was 4.32% in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's education spending peaked at 5.49% in 1978.
The lowest education spending in Mauritius was 2.52% in 1975.
Mauritius ranks 79th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's education spending is projected to reach 4.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Mauritius in 2025 was 4.32%. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Mauritius Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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