Mozambique Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Mozambique's education spending was 6.73% in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 12.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's education spending stood at 6.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.76% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.73% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 16th globally.
Mozambique’s education spending has risen dramatically over the 19‑year series, climbing from a trough of 1.80 % of GDP in 1998 to a peak of 6.73 % in 2025, placing the country 16th globally. This increase reflects sustained policy emphasis on expanding primary and secondary school access, as well as higher budget allocations for teacher training and infrastructure. The 2025 level is closely aligned with peers such as Senegal (6.72 %) and Lesotho (6.76 %), and only marginally below Finland’s 6.61 % share, underscoring Mozambique’s rapid convergence toward the spending patterns of more education‑intensive economies. While the upward trajectory suggests continued commitment, maintaining or accelerating this growth will depend on fiscal capacity, external aid flows, and the effectiveness of reforms in translating higher outlays into measurable learning outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.73% | +0.76% | #16 |
| 2022 | 5.98% | −0.36% | #138 |
| 2021 | 6.34% | +0.17% | #150 |
| 2020 | 6.17% | +0.17% | #143 |
| 2019 | 6.00% | +0.61% | #146 |
| 2018 | 5.39% | −0.10% | #133 |
| 2017 | 5.49% | −0.31% | #140 |
| 2016 | 5.80% | −0.11% | #136 |
| 2015 | 5.92% | −0.48% | #139 |
| 2014 | 6.40% | +0.36% | #141 |
| 2013 | 6.04% | +0.48% | #131 |
| 2012 | 5.56% | +0.03% | #114 |
| 2011 | 5.53% | +0.29% | #112 |
| 2010 | 5.25% | +1.51% | #98 |
| 2006 | 3.74% | −0.12% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's education spending was 6.73% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 12.7% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's education spending peaked at 6.73% in 2025.
The lowest education spending in Mozambique was 1.80% in 1998.
Mozambique ranks 16th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's education spending is projected to reach 6.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Mozambique in 2025 was 6.73%. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Mozambique Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}