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Switzerland Education Spending

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

5.04% +0.12% (+2.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #52 Global Peak 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.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2025* trend 5.04% - -
2025 5.04% +0.12% #52
2022 4.92% −0.11% #116
2021 5.04% −0.24% #112
2020 5.28% +0.26% #115
2019 5.01% +0.08% #117
2018 4.93% −0.09% #117
2017 5.02% +0.04% #126
2016 4.98% −0.01% #110
2015 5.00% +0.07% #114
2014 4.93% +0.02% #105
2013 4.91% +0.02% #100
2012 4.90% +0.04% #100
2011 4.86% +0.05% #95
2010 4.80% −0.12% #82
2009 4.93% +0.17% #68
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +12.7% GDP growth 2.1% C/A balance 7.2%
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

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