Monaco Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Monaco's education spending was 1.52% in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1988–2025.
Overview
Monaco's education spending stood at 1.52% in 2025, a decline of +0.22% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.52% by 2025. Monaco ranked 159th globally.
Monaco’s public expenditure on education has risen steadily since the earliest World Bank record in 1988, when it stood at 0.88 % of GDP, the all‑time trough for the principality. The upward trajectory continued to an all‑time peak of 1.78 % in 2012 before moderating to 1.52 % in 2025, ranking 159th globally. Over the 23‑year coverage period, Monaco’s spending remains modest relative to peers such as Bahrain, which allocates 1.61 % of GDP, and Andorra at 1.55 %, yet exceeds Sri Lanka’s 1.32 % share. The gradual increase reflects Monaco’s commitment to maintaining a high‑quality, multilingual curriculum that serves a highly mobile, affluent population, while fiscal constraints and the small size of the domestic student base limit larger allocations. If the principality continues to prioritize private‑sector partnerships and leverages digital learning platforms, the education share of GDP could stabilize around the current level or edge higher, sustaining its competitive position among similar micro‑states.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.54% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.52% | −0.22% | #159 |
| 2023 | 1.73% | +0.56% | #11 |
| 2022 | 1.17% | −0.25% | #6 |
| 2021 | 1.42% | +0.26% | #7 |
| 2019 | 1.16% | −0.30% | #8 |
| 2017 | 1.46% | +0.09% | #6 |
| 2016 | 1.37% | +0.35% | #5 |
| 2014 | 1.02% | −0.31% | #2 |
| 2013 | 1.33% | −0.45% | #3 |
| 2012 | 1.78% | +0.19% | #6 |
| 2011 | 1.59% | +0.27% | #5 |
| 2010 | 1.32% | −0.04% | #5 |
| 2009 | 1.35% | +0.09% | #2 |
| 2004 | 1.27% | +0.01% | #2 |
| 2000 | 1.26% | +0.06% | #3 |
Analysis
Monaco's education spending was 1.52% in 2025, a decline of −0.22% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.52% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monaco's education spending was 1.52% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year.
Monaco's education spending peaked at 1.78% in 2012.
The lowest education spending in Monaco was 0.88% in 1988.
Monaco ranks 159th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Monaco's education spending is projected to reach 1.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Monaco in 2025 was 1.52%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_monaco_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Monaco Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/monaco/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}