Niger Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Niger's education spending was 4.18% in 2025, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Niger's education spending stood at 4.18% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.18% by 2025. Niger ranked 81st globally.
Niger's education spending has experienced a mixed trend over the past three decades, with significant fluctuations in the country's allocation of funds towards education. Starting from a low of 1.05% of GDP in 1971, Niger's education spending increased steadily, peaking at 5.10% in 2014, before declining to 4.18% in 2025. This decline indicates a reversal of the country's previous efforts to prioritize education, with Niger now ranking 81 globally in terms of education spending as a percentage of GDP. Compared to peer countries, Niger's education spending is comparable to that of Peru, which also stands at 4.18% in 2025. However, countries such as Mauritius, with a higher education spending ratio of 4.32%, continue to outperform Niger in this regard. A sustained decline in education spending may hinder Niger's ability to achieve its development goals and improve human capital, underscoring the need for the government to reassess its priorities and allocate sufficient funds to the education sector in order to maintain its trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.18% | +0.11% | #81 |
| 2023 | 4.07% | +0.36% | #71 |
| 2022 | 3.71% | −0.11% | #70 |
| 2021 | 3.82% | +0.00% | #64 |
| 2020 | 3.82% | +0.29% | #60 |
| 2019 | 3.53% | +0.08% | #61 |
| 2018 | 3.45% | +0.87% | #56 |
| 2017 | 2.58% | −0.38% | #26 |
| 2016 | 2.96% | −1.53% | #35 |
| 2015 | 4.49% | −0.62% | #89 |
| 2014 | 5.10% | +1.41% | #109 |
| 2013 | 3.69% | +0.50% | #56 |
| 2012 | 3.19% | +0.11% | #46 |
| 2011 | 3.08% | +0.36% | #43 |
| 2010 | 2.72% | −0.61% | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's education spending was 4.18% in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
Niger's education spending peaked at 5.10% in 2014.
The lowest education spending in Niger was 1.05% in 1971.
Niger ranks 81st globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's education spending is projected to reach 4.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Niger in 2025 was 4.18%. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Niger Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}