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Serbia Education Spending

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

3.12% −0.28% (-8.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 4.31% (2009) Source World Bank

Serbia Education Spending (2007–2025)

Overview

Serbia's education spending stood at 3.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.28% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.12% by 2025. Serbia ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.08% - -
2025* trend 3.12% - -
2025 3.12% −0.28% #118
2023 3.40% +0.32% #50
2022 3.08% −0.06% #46
2021 3.15% −0.31% #46
2019 3.46% +0.02% #59
2018 3.44% −0.13% #55
2017 3.57% +0.06% #65
2016 3.50% −0.57% #55
2011 4.07% −0.24% #74
2009 4.31% +0.26% #49
2007 4.05% #49
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 11.1% GDP growth 0.1% Unemployment 23.0%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serbia's education spending?

Serbia's education spending was 3.12% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 8.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Serbia?

Serbia's education spending peaked at 4.31% in 2009.

What was the lowest education spending in Serbia?

The lowest education spending in Serbia was 3.08% in 2022.

How does Serbia rank in education spending?

Serbia ranks 118th 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 Serbia in 2025?

Serbia's education spending is projected to reach 3.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Serbia in 2025?

The education spending of Serbia in 2025 was 3.12%. This ranks 118th in the world.

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