Paraguay Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Paraguay's education spending was 3.25% in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Paraguay's education spending has fluctuated over the years, with a notable all-time peak of 4.23 in 1999 and a trough of 1.04 in 1990. The country's spending has gradually increased, reaching 3.25 in 2025, ranking 114 globally. This is comparable to countries such as Romania, which also spent 3.25 on education in 2025. Paraguay's education spending has seen a significant increase since the early 1970s, with the earliest available data showing 2.11 in 1970. The country's spending on education has been relatively stable over the past decade, with minimal fluctuations. A continued commitment to education by the government is essential to drive the country's development and improve its global ranking. If Paraguay's government prioritizes education and allocates more resources to the sector, the country could potentially see an increase in its global ranking and improve the quality of its education system.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Paraguay's education spending was 3.25% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 4.7% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's education spending peaked at 4.23% in 1999.
The lowest education spending in Paraguay was 1.04% in 1990.
Paraguay ranks 114th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's education spending is projected to reach 3.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Paraguay in 2025 was 3.25%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Paraguay Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}