Moldova Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Moldova's education spending was 6.40% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Moldova's education spending stood at 6.40% in 2025, a decline of +0.22% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.40% by 2025. Moldova ranked 20th globally.
Moldova’s public expenditure on education has fallen markedly since the mid‑1990s, dropping from an all‑time peak of 9.90 % of GDP in 1996 to a trough of 4.49 % in 2000, before stabilising at 6.40 % in 2025, which places the country twentieth in the world ranking. Over the 27‑year coverage period, the decline reflects both the fiscal constraints of the transition era and shifting policy priorities, while the modest rebound in recent years aligns Moldova with peers such as Morocco (6.44 %) and Korea (6.37 %). Compared with Finland’s 6.61 % and Belgium’s 6.34 %, Moldova remains slightly below the upper tier of middle‑income education spenders, suggesting room for further investment to match higher‑performing systems. Continued economic growth, coupled with targeted reforms to improve efficiency and equity in schooling, could sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with more advanced education economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.40% | −0.22% | #20 |
| 2023 | 6.63% | +0.51% | #111 |
| 2022 | 6.11% | +0.29% | #143 |
| 2021 | 5.82% | −0.78% | #141 |
| 2020 | 6.60% | +0.38% | #150 |
| 2019 | 6.23% | +0.69% | #150 |
| 2018 | 5.54% | −0.17% | #139 |
| 2017 | 5.71% | +0.04% | #145 |
| 2016 | 5.67% | −0.09% | #133 |
| 2015 | 5.77% | −0.57% | #135 |
| 2014 | 6.34% | +0.43% | #140 |
| 2013 | 5.91% | −1.07% | #128 |
| 2012 | 6.98% | −0.15% | #135 |
| 2011 | 7.14% | −0.46% | #134 |
| 2010 | 7.59% | −1.92% | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova 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
Moldova's education spending was 6.40% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Moldova's education spending peaked at 9.90% in 1996.
The lowest education spending in Moldova was 4.49% in 2000.
Moldova ranks 20th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's education spending is projected to reach 6.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Moldova in 2025 was 6.40%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Moldova Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}