Morocco Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Morocco's education spending was 6.44% in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Morocco's education spending stood at 6.44% in 2025, a rise of +0.42% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.44% by 2025. Morocco ranked 19th globally.
Morocco’s education spending has risen steadily over the 37‑year series, climbing from a low of 4.28 % of GDP in 1974 to a peak of 6.44 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the dataset and ranking it 19th globally. The early 1970s trough reflects the broader fiscal constraints of the post‑oil‑crisis era, while the recent ascent mirrors Morocco’s policy emphasis on human‑capital development and alignment with international development goals. At 6.44 % the country now exceeds the current spending share of Moldova (6.40 %) and approaches that of Finland (6.61 %), a nation renowned for its education outcomes, suggesting that Morocco is closing the gap with high‑performing peers. The upward trajectory is supported by sustained public investment and reforms aimed at expanding access and quality, but future shifts will depend on macro‑economic stability, demographic pressures, and the effectiveness of ongoing curriculum and teacher‑training initiatives, which could either reinforce or temper the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.44% | +0.42% | #19 |
| 2023 | 6.02% | +0.11% | #106 |
| 2022 | 5.91% | +0.27% | #135 |
| 2021 | 5.64% | −0.64% | #139 |
| 2020 | 6.28% | +1.28% | #147 |
| 2019 | 5.00% | +0.04% | #116 |
| 2018 | 4.96% | +0.22% | #118 |
| 2017 | 4.74% | −0.35% | #115 |
| 2016 | 5.09% | −0.05% | #114 |
| 2015 | 5.13% | −0.35% | #118 |
| 2014 | 5.48% | −0.07% | #123 |
| 2012 | 5.55% | +0.72% | #113 |
| 2009 | 4.83% | −0.02% | #63 |
| 2008 | 4.85% | +0.23% | #74 |
| 1999 | 4.63% | +0.03% | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's education spending was 6.44% in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Morocco's education spending peaked at 6.44% in 2025.
The lowest education spending in Morocco was 4.28% in 1974.
Morocco ranks 19th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's education spending is projected to reach 6.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Morocco in 2025 was 6.44%. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Morocco Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}