South Sudan Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
South Sudan's education spending was 1.57% in 2016, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2016.
Overview
South Sudan's education spending stood at 1.57% in 2016, a rise of +0.10% from 2015. South Sudan ranked 7th globally.
South Sudan's education spending as a percentage of GDP has shown fluctuations over the past seven years, with the latest available data indicating a value of 1.57 in 2016. This marks a slight decline from the all-time peak of 1.58 reached in 2012, but still outpaces the trough of 0.96 recorded in 2011. Comparatively, South Sudan's education spending ranks above several of its peers, including Haiti with a 2016 value of 1.39, but trails behind Central African Republic with a 2016 value of 1.75. The country's education spending trajectory has been influenced by its ongoing conflict and economic challenges. Despite these obstacles, the government has made strides in increasing spending on education, with a notable increase from 1.05 in 2010 to 1.57 in 2016. However, sustaining this trend will require continued investment and a stable economic environment, which may be challenged by ongoing regional conflicts and potential economic downturns.
Data & projection
| Year | Education Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.57% | +0.10% | #7 |
| 2015 | 1.47% | +0.23% | #2 |
| 2014 | 1.23% | +0.21% | #3 |
| 2013 | 1.02% | −0.55% | #2 |
| 2012 | 1.58% | +0.61% | #4 |
| 2011 | 0.96% | −0.08% | #2 |
| 2010 | 1.05% | – | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's education spending was 1.57% in 2016. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's education spending peaked at 1.58% in 2012.
The lowest education spending in South Sudan was 0.96% in 2011.
South Sudan ranks 7th globally in education spending as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The education spending of South Sudan in 2016 was 1.57%. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_education-spending-gdp,
title = {South Sudan Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}