Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
5.04%+0.12% (+2.4%)
Year 2025Rank #52 GlobalPeak 5.38% (2003)Source World Bank
Switzerland Education Spending (1970–2025)
Overview
Switzerland's education spending stood at 5.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.12% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.04% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 52nd globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Switzerland's education spending?▾
Switzerland's education spending was 5.04% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest education spending in Switzerland?▾
Switzerland's education spending peaked at 5.38% in 2003.
What was the lowest education spending in Switzerland?▾
The lowest education spending in Switzerland was 3.39% in 1970.
How does Switzerland rank in education spending?▾
Switzerland ranks 52nd 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 Switzerland in 2025?▾
Switzerland's education spending is projected to reach 5.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the education spending of Switzerland in 2025?▾
The education spending of Switzerland in 2025 was 5.04%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
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title = {Switzerland Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/education-spending-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}