Ukraine Education Spending
Government expenditure on education as % of GDP SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS
Ukraine's education spending was 5.14% in 2021, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2021.
Overview
Ukraine's education spending stood at 5.14% in 2021, a decline of +0.24% from 2020. Ukraine ranked 115th globally.
Ukraine’s public expenditure on education has risen modestly since the earliest World Bank record in 1970, when it stood at 4.57 percent of GDP, but the trajectory has been uneven. The all‑time trough of 3.62 percent occurred in 1999, reflecting the fiscal pressures of the post‑Soviet transition, while the peak of 7.05 percent was reached in 2009 during a period of heightened reform incentives and external assistance. By 2021 the share had settled at 5.14 percent, placing Ukraine 115th globally and close to peers such as Macao SAR (5.11 percent) and Nauru (5.16 percent). Over the 25‑year coverage window the indicator shows a gradual upward bias after the 1999 low, yet it remains below the pre‑2009 high. Continued alignment with European Union education standards and sustained fiscal capacity will be crucial for Ukraine to lift its spending trajectory beyond the current level.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Ukraine's education spending was 5.14% in 2021. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's education spending peaked at 7.05% in 2009.
The lowest education spending in Ukraine was 3.62% in 1999.
Ukraine ranks 115th globally in education spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The education spending of Ukraine in 2021 was 5.14%. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_education-spending-gdp,
title = {Ukraine Education Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/education-spending-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}