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Paraguay Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

3.25% −0.16% (-4.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #114 Global Peak 4.23% (1999) Source World Bank

Paraguay Education Spending (1970–2025)

Overview

Paraguay's education spending stood at 3.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.16% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.25% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 114th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.17% - -
2025* trend 3.25% - -
2025 3.25% −0.16% #114
2023 3.41% +0.01% #51
2022 3.40% −0.01% #57
2021 3.41% −0.53% #53
2020 3.94% +0.45% #65
2019 3.49% +0.19% #60
2018 3.30% +0.21% #49
2017 3.09% −0.34% #43
2016 3.43% +0.10% #52
2015 3.33% +0.74% #48
2014 2.60% −0.08% #26
2013 2.68% −0.99% #29
2012 3.67% −0.02% #66
2011 3.69% +0.92% #61
2010 2.77% +0.03% #31
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.5% GDP growth 4.8% C/A balance 3.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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 Paraguay's education spending?

Paraguay's education spending was 3.25% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Paraguay?

Paraguay's education spending peaked at 4.23% in 1999.

What was the lowest education spending in Paraguay?

The lowest education spending in Paraguay was 1.04% in 1990.

How does Paraguay rank in education spending?

Paraguay ranks 114th 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 Paraguay in 2025?

Paraguay's education spending is projected to reach 3.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Paraguay in 2025?

The education spending of Paraguay in 2025 was 3.25%. This ranks 114th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_paraguay_education-spending-gdp, title = {Paraguay Education Spending}, url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/education-spending-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }