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Ukraine Education Spending

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

5.14% −0.24% (-4.5%)
Year 2021 Rank #115 Global Peak 7.05% (2009) Source World Bank

Ukraine Education Spending (1970–2021)

Overview

Ukraine's education spending stood at 5.14% in 2021, a decline of +0.24% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2021 5.14% −0.24% #115
2020 5.38% −0.06% #122
2019 5.44% +0.12% #133
2018 5.32% −0.10% #131
2017 5.42% +0.41% #134
2016 5.01% −0.33% #112
2015 5.34% −0.54% #121
2014 5.87% −0.54% #134
2013 6.42% −0.02% #133
2012 6.44% +0.50% #129
2011 5.94% −1.11% #121
2009 7.05% +0.90% #105
2008 6.15% +0.25% #101
2007 5.90% −0.08% #91
2006 5.98% +0.13% #88
Show all years (1970-2021)

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 20.2% Real rate -12.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ukraine's education spending?

Ukraine's education spending was 5.14% in 2021. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Ukraine?

Ukraine's education spending peaked at 7.05% in 2009.

What was the lowest education spending in Ukraine?

The lowest education spending in Ukraine was 3.62% in 1999.

How does Ukraine rank in education spending?

Ukraine ranks 115th globally in education spending as of 2021.

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 Ukraine in 2021?

The education spending of Ukraine in 2021 was 5.14%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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