Peru Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Peru's education spending was 4.18% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Peru's education spending stood at 4.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.06% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.18% by 2025. Peru ranked 82nd globally.
Peru's education spending as a percentage of GDP has exhibited fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable all-time peak of 4.26% in 2020 and a trough of 2.63% in 2007. Currently, Peru's education spending stands at 4.18% of GDP, ranking it 82 globally, mirroring Niger's performance. This indicates that despite some variation, Peru's investment in education has been relatively steady, albeit lower than that of some of its peer countries, such as Puerto Rico, which has a higher education spending ratio of 4.24%. The country's education spending has ranged from 3.39% in 1973 to the current level, with some periods of increased investment. The relatively stable trend in education spending suggests that Peru has prioritized education, but sustaining this momentum will depend on the government's continued commitment to education infrastructure and personnel development. A potential shift in the country's economic priorities or changes in government policies could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.22% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.18% | −0.06% | #82 |
| 2023 | 4.24% | +0.40% | #76 |
| 2022 | 3.83% | −0.09% | #76 |
| 2021 | 3.93% | −0.33% | #69 |
| 2020 | 4.26% | +0.44% | #77 |
| 2019 | 3.82% | +0.11% | #72 |
| 2018 | 3.71% | −0.22% | #69 |
| 2017 | 3.93% | +0.12% | #80 |
| 2016 | 3.81% | −0.16% | #64 |
| 2015 | 3.97% | +0.27% | #73 |
| 2014 | 3.70% | +0.40% | #65 |
| 2013 | 3.30% | +0.37% | #44 |
| 2012 | 2.92% | +0.26% | #39 |
| 2011 | 2.66% | −0.20% | #30 |
| 2010 | 2.87% | −0.27% | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's education spending was 4.18% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's education spending peaked at 4.26% in 2020.
The lowest education spending in Peru was 2.63% in 2007.
Peru ranks 82nd globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's education spending is projected to reach 4.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Peru in 2025 was 4.18%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Peru Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}