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Syrian Arab Republic Education Spending

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

5.13% +0.53% (+11.6%)
Year 2009 Rank #76 Global Peak 6.48% (2003) Source World Bank

Syrian Arab Republic Education Spending (1972–2009)

Overview

Syrian Arab Republic's education spending stood at 5.13% in 2009, a rise of +0.53% from 2008. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 76th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2009 5.13% +0.53% #76
2008 4.60% −0.27% #66
2007 4.86% −0.41% #74
2006 5.28% −0.09% #80
2004 5.37% −1.11% #95
2003 6.48% +1.21% #92
2002 5.27% +0.72% #86
2001 4.55% +0.85% #63
1996 3.70% −0.34% #36
1989 4.03% +0.42% #27
1988 3.62% −0.95% #20
1987 4.56% −1.06% #33
1986 5.62% −0.45% #49
1985 6.07% −0.06% #49
1984 6.13% +0.24% #50
Show all years (1972-2009)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 13.4% GDP growth 1.2% Unemployment 13.4%
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

Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. 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 Syrian Arab Republic's education spending?

Syrian Arab Republic's education spending was 5.13% in 2009. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

Syrian Arab Republic's education spending peaked at 6.48% in 2003.

What was the lowest education spending in Syrian Arab Republic?

The lowest education spending in Syrian Arab Republic was 3.58% in 1972.

How does Syrian Arab Republic rank in education spending?

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 76th globally in education spending as of 2009.

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 education spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2009?

The education spending of Syrian Arab Republic in 2009 was 5.13%. This ranks 76th in the world.

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