Romania Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Romania's education spending was 3.25% in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Romania's education spending stood at 3.25% in 2025, a decline of +0.03% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.25% by 2025. Romania ranked 113th globally.
Romania's education spending has experienced a significant fluctuation over the past quarter century, with the country ranking #113 globally in 2025 at 3.25% of its GDP. The all-time peak of 4.31% in 2006 indicates a substantial investment in education during that period, whereas the trough of 2.82% in 2012 suggests a decline in educational expenditure despite a 3-year coverage period. Notably, Romania's education spending has remained relatively stable since 1996, with only a slight increase to 3.24%, indicating a consistent albeit modest commitment to education. In comparison, Greece, a peer country, has a slightly higher education spending ratio of 3.28%. Romania's education spending ratio has been surpassed by other countries, such as the Dominican Republic, which has maintained a higher ratio of 3.31% over the years. Maintaining a stable and increasing education spending ratio will be crucial for Romania's long-term economic growth and human capital development, as rising economic competition and technological advancements require a highly skilled workforce.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.25% | −0.03% | #113 |
| 2022 | 3.28% | −0.04% | #53 |
| 2021 | 3.32% | −0.26% | #49 |
| 2020 | 3.58% | +0.02% | #52 |
| 2019 | 3.56% | +0.24% | #65 |
| 2018 | 3.32% | +0.20% | #51 |
| 2017 | 3.12% | +0.09% | #44 |
| 2016 | 3.03% | −0.08% | #38 |
| 2015 | 3.11% | −0.02% | #36 |
| 2014 | 3.12% | +0.06% | #42 |
| 2013 | 3.07% | +0.24% | #38 |
| 2012 | 2.82% | −0.09% | #37 |
| 2011 | 2.91% | −0.50% | #36 |
| 2010 | 3.42% | −0.59% | #47 |
| 2009 | 4.00% | −0.10% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's education spending was 3.25% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's education spending peaked at 4.31% in 2006.
The lowest education spending in Romania was 2.82% in 2012.
Romania ranks 113th globally in education spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's education spending is projected to reach 3.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The education spending of Romania in 2025 was 3.25%. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Romania Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}