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Qatar Education Spending

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

3.23% +0.43% (+15.3%)
Year 2020 Rank #41 Global Peak 4.54% (2010) Source World Bank

Qatar Education Spending (1971–2020)

Overview

Qatar's education spending stood at 3.23% in 2020, a rise of +0.43% from 2019. Qatar ranked 41st globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2020 3.23% +0.43% #41
2019 2.80% −0.16% #31
2017 2.97% −0.64% #40
2014 3.61% −0.47% #60
2013 4.07% +0.57% #70
2012 3.51% −0.50% #59
2011 4.01% −0.53% #72
2010 4.54% +1.13% #76
2009 3.41% −0.81% #35
2008 4.23% +0.26% #53
2005 3.97% +0.51% #52
2004 3.46% +0.09% #45
2003 3.37% −0.47% #34
2002 3.85% +0.65% #53
2001 3.20% −0.53% #33
Show all years (1971-2020)

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 +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
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

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Qatar's education spending?

Qatar's education spending was 3.23% in 2020. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 15.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Qatar?

Qatar's education spending peaked at 4.54% in 2010.

What was the lowest education spending in Qatar?

The lowest education spending in Qatar was 1.75% in 1976.

How does Qatar rank in education spending?

Qatar ranks 41st globally in education spending as of 2020.

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 education spending of Qatar in 2020?

The education spending of Qatar in 2020 was 3.23%. This ranks 41st in the world.

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