Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
4.66%−0.80% (-14.6%)
Year 2025Rank #64 GlobalPeak 8.37% (2020)Source World Bank
Norway Education Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Norway's education spending stood at 4.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.80% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.66% by 2025. Norway ranked 64th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norway's education spending?▾
Norway's education spending was 4.66% in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 14.6% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest education spending in Norway?▾
Norway's education spending peaked at 8.37% in 2020.
What was the lowest education spending in Norway?▾
The lowest education spending in Norway was 4.66% in 2025.
How does Norway rank in education spending?▾
Norway ranks 64th globally in education spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected education spending of Norway in 2025?▾
Norway's education spending is projected to reach 4.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the education spending of Norway in 2025?▾
The education spending of Norway in 2025 was 4.66%. This ranks 64th in the world.
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Norway Education Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/norway/education-spending-gdp
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@misc{historysaid_norway_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Norway Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/education-spending-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}